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Tim, the host of the *Mystic*, fabricates and installs a custom solar arch and rack to support two 400-watt bifacial solar panels.▶ 18:13 He constructs the rack from steel tubing, modifying the design to accommodate the panels' dimensions and the boat's stern configuration.▶ 19:01 To facilitate welding the rack to the existing arch, the crew moves the *Mystic* from a mooring ball to a guest dock at Shelter Island.▶ 5:21 During the departure from the mooring, the stern line fouls the propeller, requiring an underwater effort to clear the line before the boat can proceed.▶ 14:19 The project also includes installing marine-grade starboard seats at the stern to replace unsecured deck chairs.▶ 0:20 The crew manages logistics by using two vehicles to transport welding equipment, the solar rack, and the panels between the boat launch and the guest docks.▶ 10:42 After successfully welding the rack and mounting the panels, the crew completes the installation and prepares to return the vessel to its mooring.▶ 16:29

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