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The 1981 Pearson 530, a 53-foot center-cockpit sailboat, features extensive storage, a full-sized household washing machine, and a customized electrical system centered on 800 amp-hours of lithium batteries.0:23 The vessel includes a three-burner stove with a Force 10 oven, a chest-style fridge and freezer, and a Seawater Pro watermaker.8:00 Electrical management utilizes a Victron 3000-watt MultiPlus inverter, a Lynx power bus bar, and a 3600-watt isolation transformer to support both 110V and 230V appliances.15:11 The engine room houses a central sea chest for through-hull valve management, alongside raw water pumps, a dedicated oil-change pump, and a diesel heater.18:48 On deck, the rig features a furling mainsail supported by a new boom vang, Schaefer Marine chain plates, and new Hammer Marine standing and running rigging.23:28 Navigation equipment at the helm includes a Raymarine Axiom radar and chartplotter.20:03 The cockpit provides access to a large lazarette for dive gear and fishing equipment, while the stern features davits for a tender and a swim platform.25:21

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