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John uses a mini electric chainsaw to remove rotten plywood from the bulwarks of his boat, Antidote.4:20 After finding that a $40 mini chainsaw effectively clears debris from the fiberglass-wrapped bulkhead, he upgrades to a larger DeWalt 20-volt chainsaw to reach deeper sections of the structure.14:04 He evaluates the structural integrity of the bulwarks, noting that the original wood-and-foam construction requires careful attention to stanchion and pulpit mounting angles during the eventual rebuild.2:49 Separately, he demonstrates the use of IP68-rated electrical connectors from New Wire Marine, highlighting their durability and the necessity of a specialized crimping tool for high-quality, sealed connections in bilge environments.8:13 The project concludes with a visit to Vancouver, Canada, to witness the launch of the sailboat Magic Carpet after a four-year refit.17:23 Using a chainsaw proves to be a significantly faster method for clearing structural rot than manual scraping or drilling.15:03

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