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The crew of the custom aluminum catamaran *SV Delos 2.0* is finalizing the deck layout and sail plan for their new vessel. Brian is currently installing and positioning Rutgerson blocks, turning blocks, and rope clutches on the deck to ensure parallel, chafe-free line runs for the Genoa, Code Zero, and asymmetrical spinnaker sheets.2:30 He is using a Kempe 205 welder to fabricate brackets and backing plates for this hardware, aiming to optimize cockpit ergonomics for single-handed operation.1:28

The team has partnered with Quantum Sails to design a five-sail suite, selecting HydroNet material for durability during long-distance cruising.13:49 The sail plan features a large square-top mainsail with a traditional sail pack and single-line reefing, a 69-square-meter Genoa, a 31-square-meter self-tacking jib for heavy air, a Code Zero for reaching, and a spinnaker.21:35 The designers anticipate the self-tacking jib will be utilized in winds exceeding 16 to 17 knots, while the Code Zero will fill the performance gap between beam reaching and downwind sailing.21:54

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