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The 1973 OE32 sailboat *Citra* features a custom electric propulsion system, a stainless steel mast, and a manual windlass.0:17 The owner replaced the original diesel engine with a 14.5 kW Melt Energy ME 1616 electric motor, supported by a 48-volt, 180 Ah battery bank weighing 552 kilograms.9:04 Solar power is managed through two separate systems: a 400-watt panel on a stern arch dedicated primarily to the motor, and two 120-watt side panels that charge a 12-volt house bank or an electric dinghy battery.10:48 The deck layout includes a Delta anchor at the bow, a Bruce anchor at the stern, a cutter stay, and a Neptune wind vane.1:55 Interior modifications include a composting toilet, a lounge-style sofa configuration, and spill-proof, elevated feeding bowls for a dog.6:58 The owner completed a five-year renovation of the vessel, which included stripping and repainting the hull.0:17 Ongoing maintenance projects include replacing a weathered dodger and future galley upgrades.3:43

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