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The owner of a 44-foot hurricane-damaged catamaran project boat removes two 25-year-old aluminum diesel tanks from the hulls to inspect them for corrosion and structural integrity.8:02 After draining the tanks using a jiggle hose and a custom-extended suction tube, he clears the surrounding area of old wiring and debris.5:57 He designs a replacement anchor roller assembly using CAD software and orders the 316 stainless steel components through SendCutSend for approximately $450.10:03 To prepare the hull interiors for painting, he performs a compatibility test by applying Total Boat Total Protect two-part primer to various surfaces to determine if existing coatings are one-part or two-part paints.15:29 He also seals temporary escape hatch openings with foam to prevent water ingress and pest infestation.13:33 The project remains focused on achieving four major milestones—working engines, steering, watertight hulls, and an anchoring setup—before the summer of 2025.2:06

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