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A Farrier F-25C carbon trimaran, a 1990s-era kit boat with a balsa-core hull, undergoes a full restoration after sitting in storage for over two decades.1:01 The project begins with a trade for a pontoon boat to acquire the trimaran, which features a Marstrom carbon spar and a folding beam system.1:41 Initial hull inspections reveal no soft spots, though the exterior requires significant cosmetic repair and paint removal.2:28 The restoration plan includes stripping all deck hardware, replacing heavy metal fasteners with Dyneema lashing, and installing custom carbon-fibre pipe rails for the nets.5:30 The owner intends to replace ageing metal shroud chain plates with custom carbon-fibre versions to improve structural integrity and allow for easier folding.12:56 Fabrication tasks include completing the carbon bowsprit using G10 material for the screecher halyard and bobstay fittings.14:12 The boat remains in a backyard setting, where the owner is systematically documenting and refurbishing the original hardware inventory to simplify the rigging and reduce weight.11:06

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