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Micha repairs storm-damaged deck laminate and a stanchion base on his boat in Isafjordur, Iceland, following a severe gale.0:31 The storm caused the stanchion to buckle inward, tearing the surrounding fibreglass and gelcoat.2:07 To restore structural integrity, he grinds away the damaged laminate, fills the void with epoxy-soaked fibreglass mats, and plans to drill a new mounting hole once the patch cures.3:39 He reinforces the repair by installing a 20x10 cm aluminium backing plate beneath the deck, securing it with M8 stainless steel bolts and nuts to provide a stronger anchor point than the original threaded-only design.10:43 Additionally, he replaces damaged sections of the lifelines and installs protective rubber tubing over areas prone to chafe, noting that he uses golf balls as rollers on his stanchions to prevent sail wear.7:40 The damage originated from a previous collision with a charter vessel, which highlighted the vulnerability of deck-mounted hardware.5:03 Micha concludes the repairs before preparing for a passage back to Germany.14:29

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