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The crew conducts a maiden sea trial of a new Island Spirit 525e catamaran in Pattaya, Thailand, to test propulsion, navigation, and electrical systems.3:47 During the initial outing, the vessel experiences a turbocharger failure on the generator, though the system continues to provide 24 kilowatts of power to the 480-volt drive bank.5:53 The boat features a 210-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery bank composed of six 35-kilowatt-hour liquid-cooled packs.18:14 These batteries power the electric motors, providing approximately five hours of range at eight knots or nine hours at six knots.20:40 The crew utilises a Selden electric furling system for the mainsail and jib during the test.10:41 Initial speed readings from the paddle-wheel sensor prove inaccurate, leading to an underestimation of the boat's performance.16:22 The crew plans to relocate the battery packs from the aft section to a more forward position to improve the vessel's centre of gravity.18:54 The system includes a Halon fire suppression unit for the battery compartments.22:15

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