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Matt and Jessica visited the Xantrex headquarters near Vancouver, British Columbia, to finalize a partnership for their boat’s electrical system.0:11 The project will include installing new 48-volt inverters, solar controllers, lithium-ion phosphate batteries, and state-of-the-art solar panels.4:03 Following the trip, Matt returned to the boat to install the final deck hatch.5:18 He cut the opening by measuring six inches from the existing deck edge and using a carpenter square to ensure the cutout was perfectly square.5:44 After recessing the frame into the foam core, he bonded it using Total Boat thickened polyester resin.9:31 He then applied three layers of 12-ounce double bias fiberglass using vinylester resin, rolling out air bubbles with a metal roller before applying peel ply.11:07 The installation requires subsequent fairing, gel coat application, and the construction of an overboard drainage gutter for the hatch.13:22

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