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A couple refits their boat in a marina over a three-week period to prepare for upcoming sailing in the Sea of Cortez.4:33 Major electrical upgrades include installing three new solar panels, replacing an aging battery bank with four high-capacity deep-cycle batteries, and adding a 110-volt inverter to supplement the existing 220-volt system.1:54 To extend battery life, the crew constructs a sealed marine-fabric barrier in the engine compartment and installs inline duct fans triggered by a temperature probe to maintain cooling.14:43 Additional technical projects involve replacing kitchen faucets, installing new clutches and blocks, and running new halyard lines.2:51 Interior organization improvements include mounting Ikea pegboards for storage and replacing a corroded stainless steel freezer panel.7:29 The crew also fabricates a custom component wall for electronics and solar monitors.15:43 While the solar panel mounting on the bimini frame proves challenging due to a lack of off-the-shelf parts, the crew plans to use aluminum GoPro mounts for a custom installation.9:29

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