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We did not get what we paid for [Ep. 97]
June 6, 2025 · 31 min · 49K views · Portugal
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Supernova performs a series of refit tasks while hauled out in Portugal, including resealing deck hatches with butyl tape and managing a heavy battery bank replacement.Watch To improve ventilation, they adjust hatch hinges to allow the units to stay open at an angle.2:52 A Sahara dust storm coats the vessel, complicating outdoor work and prompting health warnings.4:30 The crew attempts to source 100 meters of anchor chain but receives only 50 meters, forcing a delay in their procurement plans.12:19 To reduce reliance on shore power, they install a 4,000-watt EdKoa inverter to run the boat's refrigerators.18:09 They verify the inverter’s ground bonding by referencing testing procedures from the Reel Clear Media channel.19:00 The project prioritizes essential systems like refrigeration and dinghy repairs to facilitate a transition from shore-based living to anchoring.16:32 The crew concludes that boat projects rarely proceed as planned on the first attempt and requires constant adaptation.
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