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Dan and Kika install a comprehensive electrical and plumbing conduit system throughout their boat to simplify future equipment installation and maintenance.▶ 0:46 They use rigid PVC pipe to create a permanent backbone for routing AC, DC, and data cables, separating these lines into distinct runs to prevent interference.▶ 6:28 The system includes strategically placed breakout and junction boxes that serve as access points, allowing for easier cable pulls and future system upgrades.▶ 15:23 A primary conduit run extends from the cockpit locker to the bow to accommodate anchor windlass cabling, while a separate trunk leads to a junction box at the base of the mast to facilitate mast removal.▶ 6:46 Alongside the electrical conduits, they route PEX plumbing lines for hot, cold, and salt water systems.▶ 22:45 Additionally, they reinstall a 220-volt hot water tank below the waterline, upgrading the heating element to 1.2 kilowatts for faster recovery.▶ 17:45 Installing these conduits before mounting appliances ensures clear, accessible pathways for all shipboard systems.▶ 23:11

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