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Garrett and Ruth continue the pilot house construction on their 30,000-pound gaff-rigged ketch, *Red Aviva*, while stationed at a boatyard in Mexico.3:28 Garrett cuts window openings into the pilot house walls and designs a sliding door system using nylon or G10 rollers for smooth operation.9:31 To maintain sail handling efficiency, he plans to relocate the mainsheet system to a bridle on the boom, leading the lines to a winch and cam cleat accessible from the pilot house entrance.16:41 The team also prepares the pilot house roof by scarfing two layers of plywood to achieve a fair curve, temporarily securing them with hot glue before final fiberglassing.20:03 While the pilot house will serve as a protected watch station, the owners intend to keep the tiller and engine controls accessible for outside operation to maintain close-quarters maneuverability.15:11 Separately, a machinist repairs the boat's stern housing and cutlass bearing assembly to ensure long-term reliability.0:52

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