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Squib's Refit - Galley unit - Cockpit locker lid -/90
24 October 2024 · 17 min · 1K views · Vienna
What this video covers
Refurbishing the cockpit of the catamaran Squib involves sanding, filling, and painting seven cockpit locker lids and their associated storage compartments.3:40 The process requires removing old, degraded gray paint, drilling out and filling numerous redundant screw holes with epoxy, and sanding surfaces to prepare for a fresh coat of paint.2:03 The crew utilizes a 1000-watt Bosch angle grinder with a flap disc for heavy material removal and a smaller Bosch orbital sander for finishing work.2:16 After cleaning three years of accumulated debris from the cockpit drains and lockers, the team seals the lids and fills holes left by removed hardware, including a relocated railing stanchion.11:26 The project also includes replacing the luff tape on the genoa from 8 mm to 6 mm to accommodate a new roller-furling system.12:57 While the cockpit work progresses, the crew simultaneously manages interior painting and prepares for upcoming engine maintenance, including fuel line and exhaust connections.11:46 Proper surface preparation and filling old holes with epoxy prevents water ingress during storms.9:26
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