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Lee performs several maintenance tasks on the 46-foot boat Catalpa, focusing on plumbing, electrical, and metal fabrication. He re-plumbs the forward head discharge line to eliminate a dip that caused blockages, ensuring a consistent flow to the seacock.1:36 He replaces plastic fittings on the sea chest with bronze alternatives and installs a new bronze intake system to replace a corroded stainless steel setup.13:44 To accommodate the new sea chest height, Lee fabricates a custom mounting bracket, using an Eastwood welder to join the metal components.9:16 He also cleans up loose, salt-exposed wiring in the engine bay and installs a dedicated battery box for a Dakota Lithium battery.12:11 Finally, Lee repairs a boom cover control line by performing a splice to create a continuous loop, allowing the cover to operate as designed.18:22 These repairs aim to improve system reliability and organization in preparation for future sailing.

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