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The owner of the vessel Squib performs a series of refit tasks while preparing for a planned departure in mid-August. Projects include installing a new keder rail for a sunshade between the arch and the cabin roof, which involves drilling, filling holes with thickened epoxy, and countersinking screws.4:18 To facilitate engine maintenance, the owner laminates two wooden blocks onto the cabin ceiling to support a future block-and-tackle system for lifting the motor.4:57 Additional work involves removing dead battery banks and obsolete electrical components from the starboard engine compartment, as well as stripping old fittings and stanchions for polishing.8:52 The owner sands the deckhouse and side decks in preparation for painting, though progress is hampered by rain and the need to clean bird droppings from the surfaces.9:45 The owner also coordinates with a local marine shop, Maritimo, to source new control cables and a replacement furling system for the genoa.13:26

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