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A Farrier F25C trimaran undergoes structural modifications to its float decks and bow section to improve net lashing and rigging attachment points.0:06 The project begins by shaping foam strips to create new net lashing tubes, which are bonded to the hulls using a mixture of epoxy, lightweight balloons, and cabosil.0:11 After fairing the foam, the tubes are reinforced with carbon fiber strips applied via vacuum bagging, using peel ply and perforated metering film to control resin content.8:50

The bow section requires cutting into the deck to access and remove the original bow chain plate, which is replaced by a Dyneema loop and low-friction ring system for the forestay and jib tack.19:46 The deck cutout is patched with carbon fiber reinforcement.22:40 Additional tasks include fabricating new cockpit combing boxes from scrap wood, filling a former solar vent hole on the forward hatch, and repairing the pop-top hatch by removing old interior lining and reinforcing damaged fiberglass.24:58 These modifications prepare the vessel for final fairing and painting.

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