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The conversion of a sunken fishing trawler into an expedition vessel requires fabricating custom steel sliders for the boat's stabilizer system. Because standard C-channel steel in the required dimensions is unavailable from Australian suppliers, the crew welds four individual steel sections together to create the necessary deep-profile sliders.1:54 To ensure structural integrity, they straighten the welded sliders using a 12-ton jack and chain before sandblasting and applying rust-inhibiting paint.4:37

The project requires lifting 70kg batteries and heavy stabilizer wings to the roof.10:49 To facilitate this, the crew modifies an 800kg 240V electric winch by fabricating a custom, over-engineered steel mounting plate and strong back to secure it to the boat's stainless steel rails.14:11 They also repurpose a 24V four-wheel-drive winch, mounting it to a 100mm angle-iron brace clamped into a doorway to provide temporary, controlled lifting power for the stabilizer wings.26:23 These modifications allow for precise alignment and safer handling of heavy components during the ongoing refit.

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