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Pioli replaces the degraded, cracked acrylic companionway doors on his 1971 Dufour Arpege 30 with custom-built Iroko wood panels.▶ 9:17 To prevent the wood from warping or "cupping," the builder alternated the grain direction of the boards and reinforced the assembly with through-bolt fasteners featuring long-nut inserts, which provide superior clamping force compared to standard wood screws.▶ 3:35 The Iroko was reclaimed from a bar floor and finished with marine varnish to provide UV protection and a high-gloss aesthetic.▶ 2:59 Pioli also installs a removable wooden bench seat designed to fit in the cockpit, allowing for a forward-facing seating position while using the autopilot.▶ 12:10 The project aims to restore a classic appearance to the vessel while improving ventilation and visibility. The companionway doors fit into the existing tracks after precise measurement, and the new bench stows below deck when not in use.▶ 11:17

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