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Matt and Jessica install stainless steel ball valves in the bilge of their Max Cruise catamaran to equalise the water levels between two 80-gallon tanks.1:43 Because the valves sit in a tight, inaccessible area near the anchor chain locker, Matt uses a through-hull wrench to tighten the fittings after sealing them with NSF-rated Sikaflex 291.6:37 To prevent the anchor chain from damaging the valves, the pair plans to construct a protective fibreglass bulkhead around the installation.10:08 During the Annapolis Boat Show, the couple hosts Terry, a representative from the Max Cruise factory, who inspects their ongoing build and confirms the structural integrity of their bonded bulkheads and fibreglass work.12:57 The visit coincides with the arrival of Hull 4 of the Max Cruise model, which allows the owners to compare their progress against a finished vessel.13:48 The project demonstrates the necessity of protecting critical plumbing components from heavy, moving gear like anchor chain.

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