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The owners of the 53-foot ketch SV Delos are evaluating the construction of a custom 60-to-70-foot aluminum expeditionary catamaran as a potential successor vessel.9:14 After sailing SV Delos over 85,000 nautical miles, the crew is exploring options for a new boat, including commissioning a build, refitting an existing hull, or managing a custom build project.0:15 They visit a workshop in Australia to inspect the hull of a 62-foot aluminum catamaran designed by David de Villiers, currently under construction by a private builder.7:40 The inspection focuses on design features such as protected internal helms, forward sailing cockpits, and improved ventilation systems.12:22 The crew participates in a hands-on introduction to MIG aluminum welding, learning about wire feed speeds, argon gas shielding, and joint preparation.20:24 The project remains in the conceptual and planning stages, with the crew weighing the technical challenges of building a custom vessel against the benefits of a bespoke, expedition-ready platform.

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