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You Need to See This 🤯 Building Our Own Aluminum Catamaran Pt. 86
September 11, 2026 · 28 min · 290K views
What this video covers
The construction of the custom aluminum catamaran continues with the integration of electrical systems, rigging hardware, and sail design. The crew installs a digital switching system to control Selden powered winches and furlers, utilizing a CAN bus network and a 100-amp thermal breaker to manage 12-volt power.2:19 Because the boat’s aluminum chain plates are thicker than standard stainless steel fittings, the team designs custom 316 stainless steel adapters and top-hat bushings to prevent galvanic corrosion and structural deformation under load.11:44 These components are polished and isolated with Tef-Gel to ensure long-term durability.19:01 Additionally, the crew coordinates with Quantum Sails to finalize the sail plan, opting for a custom, high-visibility design for the asymmetrical spinnaker while keeping the code zero primarily black.22:49 The project remains focused on finalizing the forward cockpit layout and rigging specifications before the mast and boom arrive.
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