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The owners of a catamaran under construction are installing transom steps and planning an interior and exterior LED lighting system.Watch To mount the steps, Matt removes gel coat from the fiberglass surfaces to ensure a strong bond, applies two-part methacrylate adhesive, and secures the steps with through-bolts.0:32 He backfills the drilled holes with thickened resin to prevent moisture intrusion and structural weakness.13:48

For the lighting system, the couple selected Lumishore CRGBW (color, red, green, blue, white) fixtures after consulting with a representative at the 2023 METS trade show.5:50 The plan includes dimmable downlights, courtesy lights for steps and walkways, and strip lighting under galley counters and the salon settee.7:37 A central control panel at the media station will manage color temperature, brightness, and preset lighting modes for the entire vessel.8:27 The installation requires pre-planning wire runs and control box locations before the interior is closed up.10:44 Proper surface preparation and bonding techniques are essential for structural integrity when mounting fiberglass components to a hull.

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