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Technicians upgrading a Leopard 42 catamaran install a 24-volt, 1,200-amp-hour Victron battery bank and rewire the electrical panel to support both 12-volt and 24-volt systems.0:23 The refit includes three Phoenix chargers connected to shore power two and the generator, allowing for 75 amps of 24-volt charging and world-power compatibility.5:04 To improve serviceability, the team mounts the 5,000-watt inverter with extended cable service loops, enabling technicians to lower the unit to the floor for maintenance without disconnecting wiring.10:34 The project also adds a 16,000-BTU air conditioner to a custom-modified locker, utilising an electrically controlled blast gate to duct air into the saloon.7:06 Critical 12-volt loads, including the autopilot, VHF, and radar, are protected by a smart battery protect system that sheds non-essential loads during low-voltage events.12:25 Additionally, the team installs Groco seawater strainers in a centralised bilge location and adds solenoid-controlled valves to all heads for selectable fresh or salt-water flushing.1:01 Proper fusing, switching, and service-oriented mounting improve system reliability and ease of future maintenance.3:44

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