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What this video covers

The sailboat Balanço undergoes several upgrades and changes while moored in Urca, Rio de Janeiro, before departing for Niterói. The crew installs a wind generator, requiring a custom-welded support structure on the boat's targa to ensure stability and facilitate maintenance.3:07 The unit, a budget-friendly model, shows limited output, generating approximately 0.5 amps at 10 knots of wind and stabilising at 2 amps at 15 knots.6:45 Additionally, the vessel receives a new mainsail, prioritised for durability over performance, replacing an original sail estimated to be 20 years old.7:38 The crew also integrates a new kitten, Marisca, into the boat's life, documenting the challenges of acclimating a young cat to a floating environment.9:01 The transit from Urca to Niterói serves as a short sea trial for the cat before the boat continues its journey.14:27 Wind generators provide supplemental power in consistent wind conditions but offer minimal utility in the light, intermittent winds typical of the Southeast region.6:56

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