Project Brupeg · video

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Damien and his crew prepare the 10-year-rebuild trawler Brupeg for upcoming multi-day sea trials by completing engine room organisation, installing an air conditioning unit, and sealing a new port-side wheelhouse window.2:25 To ensure watertight integrity, the team replaces a previously bolted bronze window with 10mm toughened glass bonded directly to the steel frame using Fixtech 200 FS adhesive.2:39 The installation process involves creating a 30mm-to-50mm adhesive bond width to meet survey requirements, using a temporary plywood support to set the window height, and applying masking tape to achieve a clean, uniform sealant bead.2:57 The crew also plans to convert an existing window opening into an emergency escape hatch and continues general bilge and engine room cleanup.1:02 These structural and systems upgrades aim to make the vessel ready for extended offshore testing beyond the heads.1:57 Proper masking and applying sealant while wet are essential for achieving a clean, professional finish on bonded glass installations.13:58

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