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Sam Holmes performs various maintenance tasks on his boat, including 3D printing a custom washer for a 360-degree white anchor light and replacing the stern anchor with an aluminum Fortress anchor.0:41 To reduce weight, he swaps the existing galvanized anchor for the lighter Fortress model, adjusting the bracket grippers to accommodate the narrower design.7:53 He also replaces freshwater hoses and cleans the pump and accumulator to improve water quality, though he leaves four lines inaccessible due to their location behind fixed cabinetry.12:51 Additional projects include cutting a composting toilet to fit a specific space, installing a cowl vent from Marine Depot Direct, and testing microphone wind noise reduction techniques using tape.2:18 He also prepares for building a bulwark by mounting stanchions and purchasing metal roofing for a separate building project.4:48 While the manual foot pump for the water system functions correctly after the hose replacement, the pressurized system requires further troubleshooting.13:36

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