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Refit work on the catamaran Big Lost in Rio Dulce, Guatemala, includes a major electrical system upgrade, structural repairs, and equipment installations. The crew installed a 316 stainless steel solar arch supporting six 550W panels for a 3,300W total capacity.0:39 Electrical upgrades include two Victron 3000 24V inverter chargers and a Wakespeed alternator system designed to potentially replace the vessel's two Northern Light generators.1:20 Structural repairs address deck rot caused by water infiltration near the anchor locker and water tank dividers, with damaged wood replaced by fiberglass panels.7:28 Additional upgrades include Raymarine Axiom Plus navigation displays, a TV lift, and a Froli bed system.9:21 Maintenance tasks involved servicing the engines, replacing the dinghy impeller and bilge pump, and flushing air conditioning units clogged by shallow, silty water.15:34 The crew also installed new fishing rod holders and custom upholstery, including bow covers and shades.15:08 Troubleshooting air conditioning performance revealed that checking unit amperage provides a reliable diagnostic indicator for system health.16:33

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