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Mads installs an Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0 UV water purification system aboard the 45-ft sailboat Athena while docked in Trinidad.1:00 The system replaces an aging 10-inch activated charcoal filter housing.1:11 Because the boat uses 15-millimeter European PEX plumbing rather than the US-standard PEX fittings included with the kit, the installation requires a custom adapter assembly using a tee, hose barbs, and quarter-inch push-fit connectors.4:02 The UV unit mounts to a bulkhead via a DIN rail and draws power from the 12-volt distribution panel.6:20 After re-seating the galley sink and installing the system’s dedicated smart faucet, the crew confirms the setup is leak-free.9:47 Additionally, the project includes painting and installing plywood settee back hatches, which are secured with budget-friendly latches and cedar scrap-wood stops.12:01 The crew decides to defer replacing the galley countertop until they reach the United States, where material selection and pricing are more favorable.6:48

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