Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew of the aluminium catamaran build project, Delos 2.0, is installing a custom solar array designed by Open Water Solar.1:25 To ensure a precise fit across the complex roof geometry, the team used full-scale Tyvek templates to verify panel placement around hatches and weld seams.2:01 The final array is expected to produce approximately 7 kilowatts of power, utilising flexible, non-slip panels that conform to the roof's contours.10:23 Wiring is routed through custom-fabricated aluminium pipes to avoid drilling holes in the deck, with cables feeding into eight MPPT controllers.7:58 Additionally, the team is preparing for the installation of Corian countertops, which are chosen for their lightweight, non-porous, and seamless bonding properties.13:52 In the port engine room, the crew installed an inductive proximity sensor over the transmission shift selector to prevent the electric hybrid motor from engaging unless the transmission is in neutral.16:35 This safety interlock requires a 4-to-8 millimetre gap between the sensor and the selector.18:02 The project also involves coordinating upholstery work for saloon panels and upcoming interior painting.20:07

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