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An Island SPIRIT 525 catamaran completes a 36-kilometer road transit from its factory to a marina in Thailand.▶ 0:02 The transport process involves loading the vessel onto a hydraulic lift trailer, which allows for height adjustments to clear overhead power lines and telephone wires.▶ 2:53 During the move, workers use non-conductive wooden poles to manually lift utility lines as the boat passes.▶ 9:35 The most restrictive section of the route occurs at the factory gate, where the 52-foot vessel clears surrounding poles and vegetation by only a few inches on each side.▶ 10:30 A police escort accompanies the transport, which proceeds at 10 to 15 miles per hour.▶ 10:04 Prior to departure, the factory staff performs a traditional Buddhist blessing for the vessel.▶ 0:14 The boat features electric motors, water-cooled batteries managed by a battery temperature monitoring system (BTMS), and dual life rafts.▶ 4:09 Following the road transit, the boat is scheduled for a travel lift transfer to a hard stand for mast installation and final assembly before its initial sea trial.▶ 7:39

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