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Squib Refit - Rub rail removal - Installation of sail tracks - Battery base installation /63
18 April 2024 · 16 min · 1K views
What this video covers
Peter performs a series of structural and electrical refit tasks on his pocket catamaran, Squib, to address chronic water ingress at the hull-to-deck joint.0:13 He removes the original rub rails, grinds the underlying fiberglass, and prepares the area for sealing.6:15 To improve exterior utility, he installs new keder rails along the roofline, drilling mounting holes every 20 centimeters.6:59 He fills these holes with thickened epoxy to ensure secure screw retention in the thinner fiberglass laminate.8:12
Beyond hull repairs, he removes a diesel heater that provided cabin warmth during the winter, noting its reliable performance.11:12 He constructs a new battery base and custom-fits wooden support battens near the engine compartment.11:39 During this process, he measures the engine to ensure clearance for the new battery housing and prepares to document the engine specifications for an updated vessel registration certificate.14:41 He uses a space heater to manage solar power output while working in 15-degree Celsius temperatures.11:27
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