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Installation of deck prisms on a wooden yacht requires cutting a rough opening with a jigsaw, followed by a series of router templates to create precise rebates for the prism and its bronze mounting ring.8:13 A top-bearing router bit allows for template-free finishing once the initial guide cut is established.8:41 Bedding compounds include Boat Life for the prism and TDS (T-Deck Systems) for the mounting plate to ensure UV resistance and compatibility with existing deck caulking.13:20 The project also features cabinetry joinery in the head, including cherry surfaces and specialised mortise-and-tenon joints for countertop expansion.16:14 To monitor tank levels, the crew installed a Tank Tender system, which uses pressurised air to measure volume without electricity or moving parts, avoiding the clogging issues common with mechanical or ultrasonic sensors in blackwater tanks.21:29 Professional finish work, including painting bulkheads and filling tongue-and-groove gaps, prepares the interior for final plumbing fixture installation.20:00

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