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A comprehensive refit of a Cape Dory 27 includes structural, electrical, and rigging upgrades to prepare the vessel for offshore sailing. The interior features a rebuilt v-berth with a 39-gallon integral water tank, a custom dry toilet with a urine separator, and a 1,000-watt pure sine wave inverter supporting a dual-voltage 12V and 48V electrical system.5:07 Propulsion is provided by an ePropulsion 3kW electric outboard, which generates approximately 50 watts of power through regeneration while sailing at four knots.14:34 The rigging overhaul includes a Harken Mark 4 unit 0 roller furler, a Dyneema solent stay for storm jib deployment, and a Tides Marine low-friction mainsail track.12:05 The deck layout incorporates a Cape Horn windvane for self-steering, a custom solar tracker, and replaced port light gaskets.8:49 The boat retains a 6hp Tohatsu gas outboard as a backup for long-distance motoring.18:14

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