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A refit of a catamaran involves replacing two-stroke outboard engines with used four-stroke models and routing new battery cables through the cabin top.0:35 To manage the electrical installation, the owner drills through the cabin top to install ScanStrut cable seals, routing heavy-gauge wiring from the engines to a battery bank located low in the boat for weight distribution.9:29 Initial attempts to splice corroded wire using a standard soldering iron fail due to insufficient heat, requiring a switch to a gas-powered torch to achieve a proper connection.11:43 The owner also addresses structural repairs by filling gaps in a bulkhead with epoxy and fairing compound.13:04 After testing, the engines show an overcharge condition at 15 volts while idling, prompting a plan to separate the charging circuits for the starter and leisure batteries.21:53 Additional tasks include lashing the engines to reduce vibration and replacing a rotten tiller bar.20:11 The project aims to prepare the vessel for a summer sailing season and eventual ocean crossings.0:24

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