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Squib's Refit - Mounting hardware - working with thickened epoxy - shopping at Maritimo /101
9 janvier 2025 · 18 min · 969 vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew of the sailboat Squib performs a series of refit tasks, focusing on mounting deck hardware and finishing interior woodwork. They install new stainless steel stern cleats and fairleads, using butyl tape to seal the fittings against water ingress.1:50 The installation requires two people to secure the through-bolts, with one person working on deck and the other inside the hull to tighten the nuts.3:30 The team also uses thickened epoxy to fill gaps and create fillets in new kitchen drawers and seals exposed plywood edges near the rudder fittings with a thin layer of epoxy to prevent moisture damage.0:25 Additional maintenance includes oiling the new kitchen countertop, applying yacht oil to the rub rails, and sealing brass lamps with clear lacquer.2:18 The crew sources hardware and supplies from a marine dealer and a local hardware store, noting challenges with bolt lengths and thread compatibility during the assembly process.0:59
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