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Restoration of a 42-foot catamaran purchased for 2,000 euros focuses on sealing the cabin top and installing new windows to ensure watertight integrity.0:13 The project involves sanding the cabin frames back to the epoxy barrier coat and applying two-pack epoxy paint to create a flat mating surface.1:39 Seven windows are installed using 5mm polycarbonate sheets secured with 3M VHB tape, followed by a perimeter bead of silicone sealant.6:45 To prevent the transparent tape from showing through the polycarbonate, the edges of the cabin frames are spray-painted yellow.4:01 The project also includes replacing rotten cabin top panels, fabricating new floorboards, and reworking a hatch.0:39 Future plans include permanently sealing all through-hull fittings to eliminate potential leak points and removing the mast to facilitate work on the boat's structural beams.1:25

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