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We Didn't Expect a Rescue Mission 😮 (Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 73)

12 June 2026 · 35 min · 316K views

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The crew of the aluminum catamaran *Delos II* retires their 14-year-old dinghy, Maggie, after a final rescue mission towing a disabled vessel in Queensland, Australia.5:15 The dinghy, which supported the crew through a global circumnavigation, is transferred to a new owner.2:21 Following the departure, the build team focuses on the interior and electrical systems of the new vessel. They finalize the galley installation by gluing the cabinetry and Corian countertops into place using Sika adhesive.20:23 Electrical work includes terminating wiring for the DC breaker system and installing a NMEA 2000 CAN bus network to integrate B&G electronics, transducers, and battery management systems.11:44 The team utilizes field-detachable connectors and network termination resistors to daisy-chain components, including the Airmar DST-810 depth, speed, and temperature sensor.28:41 The build progresses toward final assembly as the crew prepares for upcoming system testing.

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