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Geoffrey's marine glue, or pitch, serves as a sealant for filling gaps in wooden boat construction where standing water might otherwise collect.0:19 It is particularly effective for sealing joints between frames and horn timbers, especially within counter sterns.0:27 The material arrives in a hard, solid state and requires heating in a cauldron or pot to approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit until it reaches a molten consistency.0:41 Once liquid, the pitch must be poured rapidly into the target area before it cools and hardens.0:45 Proper application prevents water ingress and rot in structural voids.

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