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Sam Holmes attempts to replace the rusted engine mounts on his boat, but discovers the stainless steel replacements from Oceanic Innovations are too tall for his current Yanmar engine configuration.1:28 He decides to postpone the project until he can haul the boat out in Malta, citing concerns that lifting the engine while in the water could compromise the PSS shaft seal and cause flooding.2:31 Instead, he performs minor interior upgrades, including installing storage hooks for gear and disabling a malfunctioning fridge alarm.3:06 He also installs a horn to improve safety after a near-miss incident while entering Venice.4:19 Other activities include glassblowing with Arlene, a budget gondola crossing of the Grand Canal, and testing a new battery charger that performs better in AGM mode than lithium mode.8:46 The trip concludes with a drive from Venice to the Dolomites for skiing before a planned passage to Slovenia.8:59

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