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The navigation station features a custom-built, slant-top chart table constructed from solid cherry with dovetail joinery at the corners.2:04 To accommodate wood movement, the tabletop utilizes breadboarded ends with pinned mortise and tenon joints, allowing the center panel to expand and contract without glue.3:47 The desk lid hinges upward to reveal internal storage for charts and electronics, while a removable partition creates a dedicated space for small items.6:16 The station integrates a bulkhead-mounted monitor for electronic charts and video editing, alongside two data repeaters for depth, speed, and wind.8:11 Additional infrastructure includes a Victron battery monitoring display, a VHF radio, and a custom bookshelf with integrated drawers and cubbies for pilot books and cruising guides.8:37 Power outlets are recessed beneath the desk with cable routing notches to keep the workspace clear.6:57 The design balances traditional paper chart navigation with modern electronic systems, including GPS, AIS, and radar.7:47

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