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Sven Yrvind installs battery banks inside his small vessel by securing them with ratchet straps.▶ 0:09 He initially planned to use two straps per battery but determined that wrapping a single strap twice around the unit provides sufficient tension.▶ 0:21 To facilitate the electrical connections, he drills holes through the boat's internal structure to route wiring and secure the battery terminals.▶ 0:28 The current cable lengths prove insufficient, measuring 30 centimetres, so he acts to replace them with 35-centimetre cables to ensure proper reach between the positive and negative terminals.▶ 2:27 The installation process requires frequent entry and exit from the cramped cabin, which serves as a physical exercise routine.▶ 2:48 He utilises ring terminals for the connections and maintains multiple layers of material beneath the batteries to keep them centred and stable.▶ 0:28 The project highlights the iterative nature of custom boat modifications, where initial measurements often require adjustment to achieve a functional fit.▶ 2:39

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