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The owner of a Pacific Seacraft installs a Wakespeed high-output alternator and a Victron smart shunt to manage a dual-battery system consisting of five AGM and five lithium batteries.0:38 The installation includes mounting a Lynx distributor, routing USB cables for solar controller monitoring, and wiring a switch to toggle between the two independent battery banks.16:46 To maintain tachometer functionality, the owner extends the original alternator wiring to the new fuse block.17:17 During the process, the owner also addresses a rudder shaft issue, consulting with the boat builder to replace the original 306 stainless steel shaft with a more corrosion-resistant 316 stainless steel component.10:38 The electrical system remains incomplete pending the arrival of a second harness, but the primary alternator mounting and wiring infrastructure are finished.15:06 The owner plans to test the engine and electrical output once the boat is back in the water.18:55

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