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The refit of the pocket catamaran Squib focuses on deck preparation, painting, and hardware installation. The crew applies a two-component Epifanes primer and topcoat to the deck and arch, using a roller for the main surfaces and a brush for the edges.1:36 To avoid sanding between coats, they apply the second layer of primer within 24 hours of the first.2:19 The team also removes the Aries windvane from the stern to facilitate painting the arch and rear platform.4:16

Structural work includes filling gaps with an epoxy mixture thickened with microballoons and Aerosil, applied using a makeshift syringe.6:07 The crew plans to reroute halyards to the cockpit, marking positions for new rope clutches and turning blocks on the deck.10:22 Additional tasks involve removing temporary winter window covers to prepare the deckhouse for fairing, extracting a broken screw from a wooden joint, and installing new exhaust hoses with the aid of silicone spray.13:12 The project progresses toward finalizing the deck layout and sealing structural joints.

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