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The crew building a custom aluminum catamaran focuses on three primary tasks: measuring the trampoline, teaching welding, and installing electrical infrastructure. To order a custom trampoline, the team uses the Sunrise Triangulation Method, which requires precise measurements between multiple points on the deck to ensure proper fit.3:07 The crew also introduces a guest to aluminum welding, emphasizing the difficulty of maintaining consistent bead quality and heat control.17:15 Electrical work involves routing 35mm² DC power cables from the engine room to the forward deck space and the navigation station.21:14 To manage cable runs, the team installs HDPE backing boards and wire raceways, utilizing a shop vacuum and pilot string to pull heavy cables through tight conduits.19:51 They implement service loops to ensure equal cable lengths for dual inverters, maintaining tidy organization for future maintenance.28:10 The project concludes with the final mounting of AC and DC distribution panels in the forward tech space.31:42

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