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A Giant Leap For This Ocean-Going Catamaran Project
December 6, 2024 · 30 min · 115K views
What this video covers
The owner of a Freedom 35 catamaran installs a custom wheel-drive autopilot system developed by Naughty Neck.1:24 The system utilizes a high-torque, waterproof brushless motor, an internal compass with gravity sensors, and a motor controller that allows for remote steering via a smartphone app or wired buttons.2:15 The installation involves a dry fit of the motor housing onto the steering drum, with the software designed to allow flexible mounting orientations.7:39 Despite the upgrade, the boat’s engine continues to experience electrical failures, with a starter relay blowing for the third time during testing.21:32 The project remains in a winter refit phase, with interior hull repairs and panel fitting continuing in cold conditions.13:32 Plans for the upcoming season include a passage south, with the owner prioritizing the completion of the interior and engine diagnostics before departing for the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay.19:42
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