Sailing Pluto · video

What this video covers

The crew of Pluto manages a multi-stage refit while living aboard, categorizing their project list into completed installations and pending purchases.1:16 Completed upgrades include the installation of a new chart plotter, solar panels, battery bank, and autopilot.2:40 The crew relocated their new camping-style fridge-freezer from the passage to the saloon to improve galley access and engine room clearance.4:33 This modification required removing the original built-in fridge insulation and fiberglass, constructing a custom sliding frame to allow access to the unit's secondary compartment, and repurposing the former fridge cavity to house the battery bank.7:38 Pending projects include replacing the forestay, installing a hot water system, selecting a new spray dodger and Bimini, and choosing between a hard or soft dinghy.3:01 The crew prioritizes budgeting and research, comparing new and secondhand options for remaining gear.3:15 Ongoing tasks include removing old upholstery and preparing the hull for a name change.9:26

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