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The crew of the sailboat Squib completes a major cockpit refit, focusing on tank positioning, structural modifications, and final exterior painting. To accommodate a diesel tank, the owner installs a new rudder fitting and verifies clearance for fuel canisters, ensuring the tank does not obstruct the inspection port.0:40 The owner previously raised the cockpit floor by 13 cm using laminated Styrodur to create additional storage space.1:54 The refit includes building a new locker structure and sealing gaps in the rub rails with epoxy to prevent water ingress. Sabina applies multiple coats of paint to the cockpit surfaces, locker lids, and doors, while the owner performs extensive sanding with 400-grit paper and fills surface imperfections with thickened epoxy.3:09 Despite the challenges of dust management and late-season light, the team finishes the final exterior paint application in early October.12:55 The cockpit floor and lids remain unfinished, with plans to apply a non-slip surface the following year.15:45

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