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The owners of the catamaran Mistertong replace a broken washing machine and perform extensive interior and deck maintenance while preparing for a future transit to Nosy Be. After the washing machine’s drum rotation system corrodes beyond repair, the crew disposes of the unit and opts to use laundromats.0:14 To prepare for their upcoming passage, they sell or donate excess gear to avoid the costs and risks of shipping containers, opting to travel with limited luggage.2:41

Onboard, the crew focuses on structural and cosmetic repairs. They fabricate and install wooden supports for stanchions, using epoxy primer and wood flour-thickened resin for bonding.5:36 They also refine the deck layout by creating a custom mounting point for a plancha grill.14:02 Interior upgrades include sewing new curtains for the portlights to improve light control and replacing original upholstery.11:07 The crew uses fiberglass-reinforced battens from a mainsail to create custom cylindrical inserts for stanchion bases.15:00 These projects demonstrate that systematic, incremental repairs with epoxy and composite materials can restore structural integrity and improve onboard living conditions.

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