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Squib's Refit - Sealing plates for hatches - Installing roof hatch - Brass screws for batteries /58
14 de marzo de 2024 · 17 min · 849 visitas
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Fabricating replacement aluminum hatch latches and installing a new deck hatch highlight the ongoing refit of the pocket catamaran Squib. The owner manufactures eight custom 3mm-thick aluminum latches to replace broken originals, using a table saw to cut scrap metal and a file to smooth the edges.1:27 A new deck hatch is installed in the galley area after verifying clearance for existing lines and rigging.5:39 The installation involves cutting the deck, fitting a custom wooden frame, and temporarily sealing the unit with heavy-duty tape to ensure weatherproofing before final bonding with epoxy.11:35 Additionally, the owner replaces short factory bolts on the lithium iron phosphate battery bank with custom-cut 12mm brass screws to accommodate multiple cable lugs, washers, and spring rings.14:14 The project list concludes with sanding wooden frames for a new electrical panel and preparing plywood for a freezer base in the starboard hull.12:41
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