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Arthur repairs structural rot in the crossbeams of his catamaran by cutting out damaged sections and scarfing in new Douglas fir blocks.10:45 Initial inspection of the beam troughs revealed deep rot caused by a poorly installed, non-original anchor platform, which he removed to return the beam to its original design.7:34 The repair process involves planing the replacement wood to square, bedding it with epoxy, clamping the joint to ensure proper squeeze-out, and reinforcing the area with fibreglass.17:23 Because the beams consist of laminated blocks of plywood, cedar, and Douglas fir, he treats the repair as a standard structural replacement rather than a full beam replacement.13:24 He uses stainless steel screws to secure the patch while the epoxy cures.19:58 With a one-month deadline before launching, he balances these structural repairs with hull painting, acknowledging that some secondary tasks will remain for completion once the boat is in the water.21:14

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