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The 2002 Discovery 55, named Altarama, features a carbon fiber Hull Spars rig with a Furlaboom and Baymar electric drive.1:09 The standing rod rigging underwent inspections in 2018 and 2021.2:03 Recent upgrades include a lithium battery bank providing 600 amp hours for domestic services and 200 amp hours for navigation, supported by custom solar panels mounted on the davits.4:55 The vessel utilizes B&G sailing electronics and autopilot, with navigation software running on dual PCs.2:42 The interior layout includes a center-line double berth forward, a twin Pullman cabin, and a linear aft galley.5:14 Mechanical systems consist of a Yanmar engine with approximately 2,100 hours, an 11-kilowatt generator, and a Spectra watermaker.8:28 The teak decks are maintained with Semco.0:51 The yacht is currently located ashore at the Berthon International facility in Lymington.11:11

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