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Andy, host of the BoatworksToday channel, is upgrading the electrical system on his 24-foot Westwinds Payship project boat.0:17 He recently received two Elite series lithium batteries from Epic Batteries, which feature integrated 400-amp Class T fuses and dedicated communication ports for the Victron ecosystem.1:28 These features simplify the installation process by eliminating the need for external Class T fuse wiring and reducing the complexity of system integration.16:34 Andy plans to document the full installation in a future video, but has paused the project to prepare materials for the Annapolis Boat Show.1:55 He will lead a one-day fiberglass repair seminar on October 14th, where participants will practice patching holes and tabbing bulkheads using both epoxy and polyester resins.7:22 Additionally, he will host demonstrations at the Total Boat booth and co-present a seminar on resin types with Moss from Sail Life on October 17th.12:26

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