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Damien modifies the rear gates of a former fishing trawler to improve deck drainage and accessibility. He removes existing steel mounting blocks and welds new stainless steel hinges to the hull, aligning them to ensure the gates swing clear of the opening.3:53 To prevent water pooling on the aft deck, he grinds down a 6mm steel lip—a remnant of the original sponson—and fills the resulting triple-joint gap between the deck, hull, and sponson with a structural weld.14:36 He plans to use nylon washers and sleeves to isolate stainless steel hardware from future aluminum gate frames, mitigating galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals.33:43 The project also includes installing 15 meters of metal cable tray throughout the forward section of the boat to organize electrical wiring and meet safety standards.35:21 The crew intends to repaint the hull with a fresh coat of grey paint before relaunching the vessel.29:32 Proper electrical isolation and structural welding are essential when integrating aluminum components onto a steel hull.

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