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PORTHOLE FRAMES and FUEL GAUGE
29 October 2023 · 32 min · 7K views
What this video covers
The owner of a sailboat performs several maintenance and interior finishing tasks, including modifying the propeller cage, installing a fuel gauge, and constructing custom wooden window frames. To accommodate a new propeller, the owner cuts the propeller cage by two centimeters using a grinder and applies anti-rust coating to the exposed metal.0:18 For the fuel system, the owner drills and taps four 6mm holes into the tank to mount a new fuel level sender, then wires the gauge to an existing switch.3:09
The interior work focuses on insulating and framing the cabin windows.7:55 The owner uses a Japanese saw to cut wooden trim pieces, adapting them to the non-square, irregular geometry of the boat’s ceiling and hull.10:02 To improve thermal efficiency, the owner installs polyurethane foam insulation around the window perimeters before securing the wooden frames with adhesive and screws.13:57 The project concludes with filling gaps with putty, sanding, and painting the frames white to match the cabin interior.21:34
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