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Lee and the crew of the 40-ft catamaran Catalpa troubleshoot and repair a non-functional autopilot system while preparing for an upcoming passage to Mexico.10:51 The primary failure stemmed from a cracked fuse holder that caused arcing and melted the fuse, compounded by the previous owner incorrectly reversing the hydraulic motor's polarity.12:11 After correcting the wiring and replacing the fuse, the autopilot, wind instruments, and depth sounder are operational.13:29 The crew also integrates a donated Raymarine Axiom chartplotter into the navigation suite.15:45 Additionally, the project list includes installing a new electrical system featuring 800Ah of Dakota lithium batteries and a 2,000-watt solar array managed by Victron components.19:00 The crew also plans to restore a diesel heater system currently disconnected in the engine bay.14:07 These upgrades aim to improve power capacity and reliability before the boat departs the marina.15:07

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