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Thais Canado and Beto Toledo conduct the maiden voyage of their steel-hulled vessel, navigating through narrow canal bridges with the assistance of a local marina manager named Paul.8:55 The crew utilizes the boat's bow thruster to maneuver through tight bridge openings and execute turns in confined waterways.9:50 Prior to the departure, the owners complete the installation of a washing machine in a dedicated laundry space, which required drilling a new through-hull fitting for drainage, sealing it with Sikaflex, and leveling the appliance.0:59 The vessel takes on 500 liters of diesel—400 liters in the rear tank and 100 liters in the forward tank—to support both engine operation and the heating system.8:25 Following the successful transit, the crew plans to acquire a tender before undertaking further independent navigation.16:41 The experience confirms the effectiveness of the bow thruster for handling the large steel boat in restricted canal environments.12:47

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