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Chris prepares his boat for departure from a French marina, marking "T-Zero" as the final day of dockside maintenance before heading to England.▶ 11:33 The vessel currently features a problematic water tank system where a single take-off from the port tank requires heeling the boat to transfer water from the starboard side; a future manifold installation will resolve this.▶ 0:39 Maintenance tasks completed include cleaning the bilges, jet-washing the deck, and installing a new fuel strainer and transfer pump.▶ 6:07 Rig tuning is deferred until the boat reaches a waiting dock to avoid local occupational health and safety regulations regarding mast work near active construction cranes.▶ 4:12 The departure plan involves using a stern line to pivot the boat away from the dock while engaging the engine astern.▶ 3:19 Future upgrades include mounting an induction cooktop, supported by a lithium-ion battery bank, solar panels, and a forthcoming hydro-generator.▶ 9:58 The boat is scheduled to transit the lock at the next tide to take on fuel and retrieve the mainsail.▶ 7:27

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