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The Island Spirit 525e is a 52-foot hybrid electric sailing catamaran currently under construction at a factory in Thailand.Watch The vessel features a three-cabin layout, a dinghy lift that doubles as a swim platform, and an extendable bowsprit.2:43 Propulsion consists of two electric motors with shaft drives, powered by a 210-kilowatt battery bank and a 57-kilowatt generator.13:39 The design utilizes foam-core construction with wood laminate to reduce weight.15:17 Electrical Marine is pre-assembling and testing the navigation and lighting systems in-house to ensure software compatibility before installation.22:43 The boat also includes a 5,000-watt solar array and a 25-kilowatt lithium house bank, with DC-to-DC charging allowing the drive bank to replenish the house system.14:28 A Surtech lightning protection device is planned to safeguard the extensive onboard electronics.26:05 The manufacturer uses CNC-controlled robots on 25-meter tracks to increase precision and speed during the hull molding process.20:02

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