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The 1988 43-foot Irwin MKIII CC features a center-cockpit layout with heavy-displacement construction.9:21 The interior includes a salon with standing headroom for a 6'3" person, a three-burner stove, and extensive storage cabinets.1:10 The galley contains a large fridge-freezer unit, while the master suite provides direct access to the engine compartment.5:07 The vessel is equipped with BNG radar and wind instruments, a roller furler, and two large anchors.7:26 Solar panels and a barbecue are mounted in the cockpit area.6:22 The engine compartment is accessible through multiple doors, including one in the master suite and another in the galley.7:56 The battery bank is located beneath the floorboards, with plans to upgrade to lithium.8:53 During a recent haul-out, the crew replaced all through-hulls and ball valves, noting the hull thickness and overall structural integrity.9:30 Future maintenance plans include relocating the fiberglass-encased chain plates to the exterior for easier inspection.9:56

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