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The crew of Doodles conducts a second sea trial of their new Island Spirit 525 catamaran, testing its performance under sail and electric propulsion.0:03 With approximately 13 knots of wind, the vessel maintains speeds of six to seven knots while the crew adjusts the in-mast furling mainsail and jib halyard tension.2:01 The boat features an electric motor system that allows for silent operation and eliminates the need for a diesel generator to power onboard systems like air conditioning.8:41 During the trial, the host practices docking the catamaran using differential power on the electric motors.14:46 Following the sea trial, technicians from Electrical Marine finalize the C-Zone system programming, enabling the air conditioning units for the crew's first night living aboard.18:19 The vessel is scheduled for a future circumnavigation, with upcoming appearances at the Miami Boat Show and the Annapolis Boat Show.9:06

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