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Squib's Refit - Repairing cracks - Painting the vanity - Removing poles - Misc /73
27 June 2024 · 18 min · 962 views
What this video covers
The refit of a pocket catamaran named Squib involves multiple structural and electrical upgrades performed during cold spring weather. The owner installs a Victron shunt and battery wiring, requiring a temporary power connection from a neighboring boat to complete the task.1:34 He removes an old exhaust vent from the hull by vibrating it loose, leaving a hole to be laminated once temperatures rise.5:11 Inside the cabin, he mounts a 12-volt main switch and organizes cable runs.2:29 The vanity unit undergoes sanding and repainting to address surface bubbles, while a new mounting plate is installed to support a refrigerator.7:25 To prepare for new rub rails, the owner uses a Dremel tool to grind out hundreds of hairline cracks along the hull, particularly on the starboard side.15:06 He estimates three hours of labor for the first three meters of hull work.17:01 The project remains ongoing as the crew prepares the vessel for future sailing.
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