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Lithium Batteries: Game-Changer or Fire Risk? What Every Boater Needs to Know | Boat Nuts Pod S2 Ep5

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Show Notes

Welcome to Series 2, Episode 5 of Boat Nuts, the podcast about all things boaty, brought to you in association with Sleipner.

This week, Hugo and Alex dive into one of the most controversial and innovative designs in recent years: the Jeanneau Sealoft 480. They also tackle the essential world of inflatable tenders and get technical with the truth about Lithium batteries.

In this episode: 01:30 – Boat of the Week 15:20 – Product of the Week: The Great Tender Group Test 23:45 – Issue of the Day: Lithium Batteries. Are they the future of silent anchoring or a stop-gap full of risks? 33:10 – The Green Reality: A candid look at the environmental impact of Lithium mining

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