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The crew of SV Delos pauses construction on their new aluminum vessel, Delos 2.0, to travel from Australia to California and Sweden.Watch In Australia, the team completes the installation of the 48-volt electric propulsion power system, including the routing of bus bars through the engine room and the construction of a one-meter-wide aft platform for dinghy storage and an exterior galley.1:55 The project transitions to Sweden, where the crew focuses on home renovations and finalizing galley cabinetry measurements.12:38 A visit to the Rutgersson factory in Marströnd, Sweden, highlights the manufacturing process for custom hatches and portlights.14:26 The team selects flush-mount hatches to eliminate deck obstructions and reduce toe-stubbing hazards, noting that these require specific drainage considerations to prevent water ingress.17:08 They also incorporate flush-mount ventilation features to maintain airflow during rain.20:19 The hatches utilize injection-molded frames to avoid dissimilar metal corrosion on the aluminum hull, with acrylic glazing milled to meet ISO structural requirements based on the installation zone relative to the waterline.18:23

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