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The owner of the wooden boat Arabella replaces the engine's raw water impeller and installs a new Balmar alternator to support an external Wakespeed 500 regulator.5:36 The previous alternator, which had been modified by a third party to disable its internal regulator, failed to charge the lithium iron battery bank correctly and caused galvanic corrosion issues.11:48 Because the new Balmar unit features a different mounting foot width than the original, the owner achieves proper belt alignment by fabricating a custom spacer using a stack of washers bonded with cyanoacrylate adhesive and accelerator.17:48 The owner also performs routine engine maintenance, including belt inspection and bilge cleaning, while the boat remains docked in Sakwatucket Harbor.9:46 The vessel is left under the care of a temporary caretaker while the crew departs for a two-week hiking trip in England.22:38 Upon their return, the crew plans to depart the harbor at the first available weather window.23:20 Proper belt alignment and external regulation are essential for integrating high-output alternators with lithium battery systems.

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