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The refit of the pocket catamaran Squib involves installing new windows, reinforcing structural components, and preparing for systems installation. To install the windows, the crew cleans the frames with water and acetone before applying SICKER Activator 205.1:49 They use suction cups to position the glass and apply adhesive sealant, smoothing the bead with a finger to ensure a clean, watertight seal.4:15 After successfully mounting three windows previously, they complete the remaining two, noting that the process requires significant sealant and careful tensioning.9:58

Beyond window installation, the project includes structural reinforcements. The crew bonds fiberglass patches to the winch pedestals using epoxy.12:50 They also mount wooden blocks beneath the deck to serve as anchor points for future cable conduits and gas lines, securing these blocks with screws before sealing the holes with thickened epoxy.14:37 Additional work involves reinforcing the winch support tubes with multiple layers of fiberglass matting.15:56 Future tasks include installing a budget-friendly diesel heater and a bilge pump.16:51

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