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Mads prepares the engine compartment of his boat, Athena, for a new diesel tank installation by patching old holes and applying fresh paint.3:16 He repairs two holes left by a removed Dynaplate ground plane by beveling the laminate with an angle grinder and 36-grit paper, then laying up fiberglass patches using West Systems 105 epoxy and 205 Fast Hardener.10:23 After prepping the surface, he applies two coats of Sigma Cover 280 primer followed by a coat of Sigma Dura 550 topcoat.14:39 The project also includes testing Honeywell Sync Wireless Bluetooth hearing protection and unboxing new gear: three 700-lumen IP65-rated LED engine compartment lights and a Yacht Devices NMEA 2000 engine gateway for Volvo Penta engines.16:23 He plans to install sound insulation and the diesel tank in subsequent sessions.19:49 Proper surface preparation and using the correct epoxy hardener for ambient temperatures are essential for successful fiberglass repairs in cold conditions.10:34

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