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Damien replaces two failing North Star LCD touchscreens in the wheelhouse of the 10-year-rebuild fishing trawler Brupeg with a single 24-inch ViewSonic touchscreen.3:34 The original displays suffered from screen delamination caused by excessive heat in the wheelhouse before air conditioning was installed.4:28 To mount the new display, Damien fabricates a custom bracket from aluminum angle, utilizing the screen's VESA mount mechanism to allow for a secure, clip-in installation.9:29 He relocates the navigation computer, a solid-state Nook, to ensure the power button remains accessible behind the new aluminum dash panel.17:00 The project also involves repairing a Morse cable gear lever linkage using a stainless steel welding wire crimp to replace a broken brass footpin.3:04 The new touchscreen setup provides a cleaner layout and allows for future expansion of the navigation station.14:58 The vessel is being hardened for an upcoming voyage north.3:41

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