Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew installs and tests a remote-control system for the hybrid electric propulsion on their aluminum catamaran, allowing for wireless throttle and rudder control from anywhere on the vessel.2:27 The setup utilizes a Yacht RC computer integrated with NMEA 2000 data, enabling the operator to monitor motor voltage, current, and RPM via a handheld transmitter.1:46 To support the 12-volt navigation and lighting systems, the crew fabricates and welds an aluminum battery box to house a 2.7 kWh buffer battery, which supplements the primary 48-volt system during high-load periods.14:57 Additional interior work includes a precision glue-fit installation of a Tasmanian blackwood desk and the configuration of a Raspberry Pi-based OpenPlotter system.18:14 This secondary computer runs Signal K to aggregate data from Victron power components, radar, and transducers, allowing the crew to view all boat systems on a single touchscreen via a KVM switch.22:05

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