Catamaran Mistertong · video

What this video covers

The owners of a catamaran perform maintenance tasks while anchored at Sainte-Anne, Martinique, during the off-season. The primary technical project involves installing a dedicated 12-volt power line for a portable fridge-freezer. The owner routes new wiring from the main electrical panel through the boat's technical spaces—passing the windlass relay and mast step—to a new USB and cigarette-lighter socket location. He uses heat-shrink connectors to secure the electrical joints. Separately, the crew repairs a fiberglass section on the boat's exterior, applying filler and sanding the surface to achieve a smooth finish before painting. The crew also collects rainwater to refill the vessel's tanks during heavy tropical showers. They note the rapid corrosion of electronic components stored in cabins due to the high-salinity environment. The project concludes with the successful relocation of the fridge and the organization of the interior living space.

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