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A cruiser in the Rio Dulce, Guatemala, tours a custom-built 38-ft sailboat to inspect its electrical and battery systems.11:14 The vessel features a 2,400-watt solar array managed by a series-parallel configuration and a bank of self-built lithium iron phosphate batteries.12:39 The owner, a retired electrical engineer, demonstrates a battery management system (BMS) that monitors individual cell voltages and charge status via a mobile app.10:39 The cruiser plans to replicate this lithium setup on her own 40-year-old boat to improve energy independence.13:54 Additional tasks in the Rio Dulce include sourcing fresh orange juice for provisions, installing a dehumidifier to protect the boat's interior woodwork from tropical humidity, and utilizing local services for maintenance and personal care.6:38 The crew prepares the vessel for a period of storage in a local yard before returning to continue restoration work.21:50

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