284 | Let's explore the North of the Netherlands with our boat - SAWLORS
October 24, 2025 · 21 min · 13K views · Friesland
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The owners of a Lagoon 450 catamaran upgrade their electrical system by replacing eight lead-acid batteries, totaling 800 amp-hours, with two lithium batteries providing 400 amp-hours.9:02 They also install four high-efficiency 420-watt solar panels and remove a heavy, non-functional deck crane to reduce weight and clear deck space.6:31 Following these upgrades, the crew departs the marina in Zandam to begin a second season of cruising through the Netherlands.9:11 The transit to Alkmaar involves navigating inland canals, which requires coordinating passage through multiple bridges and locks.11:34 The crew emphasizes the importance of building time buffers into passage plans to account for bridge maintenance, mechanical delays, and commercial traffic.15:43 Upon arrival in Alkmaar, they utilize local infrastructure, including pier-side power and water access managed via mobile applications.18:21 The region’s canal network is highly automated, with most services and transit fees requiring contactless card payments.16:42
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