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So This Is Midlife?

25 June 2023 · 37 min · 245K views · Xiamen

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The HH Catamarans factory in Xiamen, China, is currently installing a custom 4,232-watt solar array on the roof of the hosts' new catamaran.8:09 The system utilizes custom-cut panels designed to maximize surface area coverage, features a 48-volt architecture, and is reinforced for walk-on access.8:36 The factory produces high-end yachts in Cebu, Philippines, and maintains additional manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and the United States for various marine and sporting goods.5:06

While awaiting the boat's completion, the hosts are living in a long-term apartment hotel in the Binbei neighborhood of Xiamen.3:08 They maintain a daily exercise routine in a local park featuring a brackish lake and walking trails.14:08 The hosts plan to use a gooseneck kettle and a hand grinder for their coffee setup aboard the new vessel to accommodate both coffee and tea preparation.1:44

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