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The crew of the 75-foot gaff-rigged ketch Tally Ho successfully commissioned the vessel’s hydronic heating system, which utilizes an ITR Hurricane diesel furnace to circulate a water-coolant mixture through air handlers and radiators.3:34 The system provides cabin heating, domestic hot water, and engine block preheating via a heat exchanger.5:12 The installation includes a summer loop to isolate hot water production for faucets and a dual-power capability allowing operation on shore power or diesel.4:44 The crew flushed the red hydronic hoses to remove debris before priming the loop.2:07 Additional systems brought online include a dual-mode fridge and freezer unit and LED lighting fixtures featuring switchable red and white modes for night vision preservation.18:57 Interior finishing work continues with the installation of custom door hardware in the head, featuring an emergency exterior release, and the mounting of a large monitor in the navigation station for chart plotting and video editing.14:02

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