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James and Natalie of the 40-ft sailboat Zephyr replace three broken zippers on their dodger while anchored in Marsh Harbour, The Bahamas.1:56 High winds and rain necessitated the repair, as the missing center window allowed water into the cockpit.1:40 With the help of a friend who owns a Sailrite LSZ-1 sewing machine, the crew removes the old seams using a seam ripper.3:53 They use oversized black zippers because they are more affordable and readily available than white alternatives.0:47 The repair process involves using a hot knife to cut the zippers to length and melt the ends to prevent fraying, followed by applying sewing tape to hold the zippers in place before stitching.7:20 After sewing the vertical and horizontal zippers, they install a zipper stopper with pliers to prevent the pull from sliding off.8:35 The completed dodger is scrubbed and reinstalled on the boat, successfully sealing the cockpit against the elements.11:48

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