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Refinishing the interior wood and restoring a 2.6-meter inflatable dinghy occupy the primary maintenance tasks before a planned passage to Algeria.10:19 The cabin floorboards, damaged by sun exposure and heavy foot traffic, require sanding with coarse and fine-grit paper before applying five coats of Epifanes varnish.3:31 The dinghy restoration involves removing the degraded, yellowed neoprene adhesive from the floor and transom using Cif cleaner and a metal sponge.10:45 After degreasing the surfaces with acetone, the floor is re-bonded to the tubes using specialized PVC adhesive applied in a double-coat process.12:10 A trolley wheel serves as a makeshift roller to eliminate air bubbles during the bonding process.12:29 Additionally, a Victron battery monitor is installed to track voltage and charge status via Bluetooth.14:01 The installation requires tapping holes to accommodate the monitor's wiring terminals.15:29 A fellow sailor assisted with mast work and provided the replacement dinghy, which was essential for the project.7:47

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