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The crew of a cruising yacht repairs a damaged anchor winch and chain plate after the windlass ripped from the deck while anchoring in 60 metres of water.14:50 To restore the system, they relocate the winch mounting position, patch the old holes with fibreglass, and reinforce the chain plate area.7:08 The repair process involves grinding away old gel coat, mixing West System epoxy at a five-to-one ratio with structural filler, and sealing the new installation to prevent water ingress.8:25 While anchored in Ambon, Indonesia, the crew also troubleshoots an autopilot failure, which they resolve by replacing a faulty wire in the main power circuit.18:43 The project requires three days of intensive labour with assistance from experienced cruisers.14:25 Once the repairs are complete, the vessel departs Ambon for Umbalal and Namrol.18:38 Proper surface preparation and strict adherence to epoxy mixing ratios are essential for structural fibreglass repairs on deck.

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