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"Sailing Into The Unknown: Will Our Unseen Catamaran Survive Its First Day"
6 April 2025 · 25 min · 40K views · Tahiti
What this video covers
After removing a non-functional wind generator, the crew of a catamaran in Tahiti upgrades their electrical system by installing a 580-watt solar panel on the cabin roof.4:13 They fabricate custom L-brackets from aluminum to secure the panel, drilling directly into the fiberglass roof.9:32 The installation uses existing heavy-gauge wiring previously connected to the wind generator, which the crew deems sufficient for the new 40-amp output.11:57 The boat also suffers from a suboptimal charging setup, where a standard alternator lacks a proper regulator for the 400-amp-hour lithium battery bank, limiting output to 30 amps.3:37 Following the solar installation, the crew departs Tahiti for a 10-mile passage to Moorea.13:32 During the transit, they test the vessel’s performance under genoa and staysail, reaching speeds of 6 knots in 13 knots of breeze.21:07 The crew notes significant hull slamming and vibration in the bridge deck while sailing in half-meter seas.22:07
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