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Mads continues the refit of the sailboat Athena, focusing on deck hardware, electrical upgrades, and structural fabrication. He installs a Lofrans Tigris 24V, 1500W horizontal windlass, sealing the deck holes with thickened epoxy and using a custom-cut stainless steel backing plate.4:29 The project includes replacing the stock 12V, 115A Volvo Penta alternator with a 24V, 185A high-output unit, which requires a custom pulley kit and an external regulator compatible with the boat's 7.8 kWh lithium battery bank.0:37 To ensure proper integration, he plans to consult Ocean Planet Energy regarding the wiring diagram and belt alignment.10:33 Additionally, he fabricates a new, reinforced stainless steel pulpit using 33mm and 26mm pipe, incorporating internal routing for navigation light and camera cables.15:02 Other tasks include finishing the head's shower pan with foaming epoxy and machining a spacer for a Perkins generator.8:48 The project timeline remains tight, with a goal to complete major refit tasks before a planned departure from Europe to the United States.1:12

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