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The crew of the 45-foot sailboat Plan C modifies the stern pushpit to create a walk-through swim step.▶ 0:00 They cut the existing stainless steel railing, reconfigure the cross-members, and install new vertical supports to terminate the cut ends.▶ 0:26 To secure the new T-intersections, they tap the stainless steel and use threaded bolts instead of screws.▶ 5:12 The team also fabricates custom lifelines to complete the gate.▶ 7:44

Beyond the metalwork, the crew performs general deck maintenance, including inspecting standing rigging, clevis pins, and cotter pins for wear.▶ 9:09 They re-bed leaking water fill caps and remove an air conditioning duct to access and replace a seized seacock.▶ 10:09 To install a new Dometic freezer, they remove existing chairs to build a fold-up bed frame.▶ 10:41 When replacing a through-hull fitting, they fabricate a custom installation tool by modifying a 1 1⁄8-inch socket to fit the internal nubs of the fitting, avoiding the cost of a specialized tool.▶ 14:13 Proper preparation and sealing of through-hull surfaces are essential to prevent leaks.

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