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Sailing Squib - May 2026/3
3 September 2026 · 23 min · 116 views
What this video covers
Refitting the interior of the 30-ft sailboat Squib involves replacing degraded plexiglass portlights and installing a commercial 12-volt water heater. To replace the four portlights, the owner removes the old plastic panes, scrapes away the original sealant using a utility knife and a Dremel wire brush, and cleans the aluminum frames with acetone.12:01 New custom-cut glass panes are bonded into the frames using Sikaflex, with the owner noting that applying the sealant to the trim strip before pressing it onto the glass simplifies the process.14:49 Rusted screws are replaced with stainless steel hardware.15:37
The owner also removes a failed, DIY 12-volt water heater constructed from a repurposed pipe.15:57 This process requires dismantling the bathroom vanity and removing surrounding wood paneling.19:32 After accidentally flooding the cabin by failing to deactivate the water pump, the owner installs a new 7-liter 12-volt water heater.20:03 Additional interior work includes fabricating and installing 3mm plywood panels to conceal wiring and create storage shelves in the head.3:51 Proper surface preparation and sealant application are essential for watertight portlight seals.
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