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A Leopard 50 catamaran undergoes a comprehensive electrical and systems refit, featuring a 48-volt lithium battery bank and a 15,000-watt Victron inverter.0:17 The installation includes six 200-amp-hour 24-volt batteries wired in series to achieve 48 volts, managed by a Lynx BMS and protected by Class T fuses to prevent arcing during a short circuit.6:16 The system utilizes a Lynx distributor to balance charging and discharging across the battery bank.6:53 To manage the high-output requirements, the boat incorporates American Power Systems 48-volt alternators, which are expected to deliver approximately 5,000 watts each.3:14 The solar array consists of 10 panels totaling over 4,000 watts, wired in series to charge the 48-volt bank, with a transfer system allowing for redundancy between 12-volt and 48-volt banks.2:13 A Seawater Pro watermaker, drawing 950 watts, is integrated into the system.4:32 The installation process includes custom aluminum framing for the heavy inverter to facilitate heat dissipation and airflow, alongside structural modifications for air conditioning handlers and interior cabinetry.13:18

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