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A Beneteau 46 receives a custom solar arch installation featuring three 480-watt bifacial panels and an integrated dinghy lift system.0:46 The arch uses larger-diameter tubing to support the weight of a tender equipped with a 25-horsepower outboard.0:57 The dinghy lift utilizes a six-to-one tackle system with adjustable lifting points, allowing for manual operation or routing to a winch.1:15 Solar wiring runs internally through the arch legs to a dedicated lazarette locker.1:36 The electrical system employs individual Victron charge controllers for each panel, protected by dual-pole solar disconnects and positive-side breakers.2:30 Components are pre-mounted on a flame-retardant, expanded PVC board off the boat, which is then secured to the lazarette wall using epoxied weld mount studs.3:21 This modular approach minimizes time spent working in confined spaces and simplifies the final connection to the house battery bank.3:57

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