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Paul and Sheryl Shard are commissioning their new custom aluminum Enksail Orion 49, named Distant Shores 4, at the Gebroders van Ankhouzen shipyard in the Netherlands.0:35 The process involves verifying the integration of complex onboard systems while the vessel is afloat, a necessary step after the initial build.8:02 Technicians are testing the 24-volt electrical system, including lighting circuits and toilet pumps, and confirming battery status and solar charging performance.3:22 The boat features a hybrid electric drive and a deep ballasted variable draft keel.1:01 Engineers are currently finalizing the engine connections, including battery cables and the electric motor interface.6:55 The fuel system commissioning includes filling the tanks with 600 liters of diesel to calibrate gauges and check for leaks.8:09 In diesel mode, the engine drives the prop shaft directly, while in electric mode, the gearbox remains in neutral and the electric motor drives the shaft via a belt.7:21 Sea trials are scheduled to follow the completion of these system checks.1:44

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