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The crew of the 45-foot sailboat Plan C removes a seized, corroded Maxwell 12-volt windlass at Riverside Marina in Florida to address water intrusion in the foredeck.1:05 After failing to remove the clutch cone with PB Blaster and pry bars, the team successfully extracts the component using a slide hammer.14:21 Initial concerns regarding rot in the deck core prove unfounded, as the area surrounding the windlass mount is reinforced with epoxy resin rather than water-damaged wood.18:11 The crew decides to clean and repaint the existing windlass motor and electrical connections in place rather than fully disassembling the unit.18:27 To manage high temperatures during the project, the team installs shade cloth over the deck and uses box fans powered by an extension cord after the boat's 12-volt inverter fails to provide power.4:46

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