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Liveaboard problems | Broken fridge, busy schedule, tight spaces

May 1, 2026 · 11 min · 5K views

Crew react as soda explodes from fridge in galley

What this video covers

The top-loading refrigerator on a Beneteau 57, *Vanishing Point*, failed due to a faulty control box.1:57 After verifying compressor continuity, Chris replaced the original 101N0340 controller with a 101N0212 unit.2:42 The repair restored cooling, but the fridge subsequently froze its contents, necessitating the installation of an electronic digital thermostat to regulate internal temperatures.6:44 The project also included installing an accessory bow-seating lid on an OC Tender, which replaced a previous Highfield tender.9:00 The installation required mounting a frame into the tender’s bow anchor well using Sikaflex and through-bolts.9:32

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Beneteau 57Their boat

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