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Lentica, a 1980 Passport 42, features a cutter-rigged sloop configuration with a retractable bowsprit and a mast-mounted pole system for spinnaker handling.1:53 The vessel’s hull and deck construction utilize heavy-duty fiberglass, and the original teak decks were replaced with a non-skid gelcoat finish.2:51 The cockpit houses 16 lines managed by two winches and multiple clutches, while a custom arch supports 820 watts of solar power.7:28 Safety equipment includes a hydrostatic release for the life raft, an EPIRB, and a MOM-8S man overboard module.9:27 Interior systems include a 54-horsepower Yanmar diesel engine, two 270-amp-hour Battle Born batteries, and a Combi hydronic heating system that provides both cabin heat and hot water.12:44 The galley features a single large sink and a custom storage system for provisions.19:08 The vessel utilizes a 3.4-meter Highfield aluminum-bottom dinghy with a forward-mounted fuel tank for improved planing.20:46 Starlink provides remote internet connectivity for off-grid operations.6:28

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