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Jon replaces the forward bulkhead on his sailboat, Antidote, as part of a structural restoration project. To ensure the new bulkhead remains watertight, he installs a multi-seal cable gland near the top corner to accommodate wiring for the windlass and navigation lights.0:39 He constructs a drill template to ensure precise hole placement and uses a step drill bit to enlarge the openings before sealing the edges with epoxy.2:29 The new bulkhead design consists of four pieces of plywood, creating a one-inch thick structure that replaces the original, failed 3/4-inch piece.4:33 He prepares the substrate by cleaning it with acetone and uses release film packing tape on sacrificial boards to hold the components in place during the epoxy cure.5:44 During the process, he consults with sailor John Kretschmer, who confirms that while creating a watertight bulkhead is labor-intensive, it provides significant safety benefits in the event of a bow impact.12:28 The project also involves evaluating options for leaking deck prisms, including potential replacement with bronze frames or G10 mounts.22:33

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