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The 2002 Beneteau Oceanis 42cc is a 43-foot center-cockpit cruiser with a 38.4-foot waterline and a 21,000-pound displacement.48:39 The vessel features a Yanmar 56-horsepower diesel engine and a 6,000-pound keel.49:30 Refit projects include replacing the original pump heads with electric units, installing magnetic latches on cabinet doors, and upgrading the refrigeration compressor and thermostat.1:22 The electrical system integrates a 460-amp-hour lithium house bank with three 100-amp-hour AGM batteries, managed by a Victron MPPT solar charge controller and a Cerbo GX for remote monitoring.9:30 A 485-watt bifacial solar panel provides high-efficiency power production.36:18 Deck modifications include new standing rigging, a masthead tricolor navigation light, and a heavy-duty Better Bracket outboard mount.4:12 The sail plan consists of a 349-square-foot in-mast furling mainsail and a 140% Genoa.49:21 The cockpit features four winches, updated canvas, and a large aft deck with accessible steering gear and hydraulic autopilot components.39:15

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