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What this video covers

A crew living aboard a boat in France during a COVID-19 lockdown performs maintenance projects while awaiting parts. The owner repairs masthead and mid-mast lights by rewiring corroded connections and troubleshooting the electrical circuit.1:39 He plans to refurbish spreader holders on the aluminum mast, noting the need for zinc chromate to prevent oxidation between fittings and the mast.1:03 The crew also scrapes and repaints cockpit lockers with grey non-slip paint after wet sanding the surface.9:10 Additional tasks include caulking deck fittings using a borrowed caulking gun and cleaning the area with methylated spirits.17:04 The owner begins dismantling an outboard engine that runs but fails to draw fuel, intending to perform a full service.19:39 Supply chain delays during the lockdown lead the crew to source materials from a German online chandlery after finding local Amazon stocks insufficient.13:16

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