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Squib Refit - Painting the upper deck - Cockpit locker restoration - more shade in the cockpit - /89
17 October 2024 · 19 min · 964 views
What this video covers
The refit of the boat Squib involves extensive exterior painting, cockpit shade installation, and the refurbishment of seven cockpit lockers. The owner applies two coats of paint to the exterior hull and foredeck, leaving specific areas clear for the future application of KiwiGrip non-skid coating. To address high summer temperatures, the crew installs a custom-sewn shade canopy using a keder rail mounted between the solar panels and the arch, secured with bungee cords to provide cockpit coverage.
The locker refurbishment requires removing seven hatch lids, which involves extracting numerous corroded or seized fasteners. The owner uses a combination of manual wrenches, an electric drill, and a Dremel tool to remove stubborn screws, occasionally resorting to drilling out bolts or using a ring wrench to break the tension on seized nuts. After removal, the lids are sanded and prepped for painting. The owner also fits a custom kitchen cabinet shell into the interior, requiring adjustments to the bulkhead laminate to ensure a proper fit.0:56 Consistent maintenance and hardware standardization simplify the removal process for multi-part deck components.
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