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Dan replaces a damaged, non-waterproof cover for a Ritchie compass on the Balachandra binnacle by creating a 3D-printed replica.0:09 He uses a 3D scanner to capture the dimensions of the original, weathered cover to generate a precise digital model.0:41 After printing the replacement, he applies G-Flex epoxy to seal the material before priming and painting the unit for final installation.1:18 The crew also spends time kayaking and searching for sea glass in New Brunswick while anchored at Wreck Cove.4:58 Future plans include an 11-day sailing trip along the South Shore of Nova Scotia, with stops planned for St. Margaret's Bay and Mahone Bay.5:28

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