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The owners of the Antares catamaran Calypso perform a comprehensive electronics and electrical system refit in Florida following a suspected proximity lightning strike that damaged existing equipment.3:41 The project replaces the entire suite of navigation and charging gear to improve offshore capability and power management.4:25 The upgrade includes installing a maritime Starlink system, a forward-facing night vision camera with AI object identification, and a full B&G electronics package featuring new chart plotters and Triton 2 displays.8:09 The electrical system overhaul upgrades the battery bank to Victron lithium batteries and installs three MultiPlus 3000 inverter-chargers, allowing the vessel to accept both 110V and 220V shore power without a heavy transformer.4:19 The work involves modifying the battery locker to accommodate the new bank and centralizing the charging infrastructure.7:55 The refit enables the boat to run air conditioning and appliances entirely off battery power.10:41

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