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The crew of Calypso performs maintenance and system upgrades while preparing the boat for departure. They install a rebuilt Spectra watermaker, adding a pressure gauge to the system to assist with future troubleshooting. The installation requires mounting the membrane and feed pump unit within the starboard aft compartment.10:42 During testing, the watermaker circuit breaker trips, requiring a reset.12:02 The boat’s electrical system, recently upgraded, supports simultaneous use of an air fryer, microwave, air conditioning, and water heater while running on battery power.12:18 Additionally, the crew replaces their scuba tank storage system, transitioning from a single Sea Sucker rack to individual units for each of their four tanks.2:18 To manage moisture in the cabin, they adopt a stone-material drying mat and matching bath mat from the brand Dora, which absorb water and evaporate quickly.6:56 The crew plans a shakedown cruise to calibrate the watermaker and test the overall system performance.14:22

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