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This Is Where It Gets INTERESTING…Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 84
August 28, 2026 · 22 min · 316K views
What this video covers
The construction of an aluminum catamaran in Australia involves installing a comprehensive NMEA 2000 network to integrate navigation, engine, and monitoring systems.4:44 The build team installs Airmar transducers for depth, speed, and sea temperature, alongside fuel flow sensors and a 300WX motionless wind sensor.0:51 These components connect to a central backbone that also manages bilge pump alarms, battery status, and autopilot functions.3:21 To mount the wind and GPS sensors, the builder uses a 3D printer to create custom brackets from ASA filament, chosen for its UV and heat resistance.13:10 The project also includes finalizing the anchor chain locker by lining it with HDPE to prevent galvanic corrosion between the stainless steel chain and the aluminum hull.15:15 The team splices 12 meters of three-quarter-inch three-strand rode to the chain and successfully tests the windlass using the boat's permanent 48-volt and 12-volt electrical systems.16:49
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