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What Happened to Our Boat?! (Back At The Build!) 🛠️ Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 41
October 17, 2025 · 38 min · 323K views · Australia
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos returned to Australia to inspect the progress of their custom aluminum catamaran build after a three-and-a-half-month hiatus.Watch Construction milestones include the installation of windows, interior paneling, and the framing for the owner’s and guest cabins.35:34 The build team plans to spray insulation under the windows and across the saloon roof in the second week of August.8:28 The design utilizes a hybrid insulation approach, applying polyethylene foam sheets between hull stringers.17:58 To prevent saltwater corrosion, the aluminum hull receives a protective coating of Nyalic, which seals the metal and prevents oxidation in areas where oxygen cannot reach.19:26
The owners intend to install a closed-loop hydronic heating and cooling system with two 24,000 BTU inverter chillers located in the engine room to reduce noise in living spaces.20:29 Other planned features include a remote-control docking system for the electric engines, an external galley, and a stern-mounted dinghy lift.26:16 The vessel will feature at least 5,000 watts of solar capacity.28:54
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