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Old Solar Arch IN 1000 PEICES | (EP. 017)
7 September 2025 · 31 min · 3K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot sailboat *Plan C* performs a series of refit projects in a boatyard, including the removal of an old solar arch, the installation of a new stereo system, and the maintenance of deck winches.▶ 2:02 To increase electrical capacity to 1,000 watts, the team dismantles the existing solar arch and bimini structure to fabricate a new, expanded arch.▶ 0:12 During the electrical refit, the crew replaces corroded wiring for starboard lights, installs a Bluetooth stereo with a four-zone speaker control box, and adds charging ports.▶ 4:12 The team also services the deck winches by disassembling the units, cleaning internal gears with mineral spirits, and applying fresh Lewmar marine grease to restore functionality.▶ 15:14 Additionally, the crew replaces a leaking diesel fuel fill fitting and removes an aging, non-functional wind generator.▶ 13:37 The project concludes with the installation of new stainless steel stanchions and the reuse of existing T-joints to complete the updated solar arch configuration.▶ 27:35
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