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The owners of an Outremer catamaran perform structural repairs on the vessel's forward crossbeam while hauled out for a refit. The project involves removing rotted wood, cleaning out the internal cavity, and reinforcing the structure with new fiberglass and epoxy.0:51 To ensure structural integrity, the crew fills voids with foam and mastic before applying biaxial fiberglass cloth.2:12 They decide to permanently seal a small, unused locker near the anchor davit to simplify the bow configuration and accommodate the headsail furler.15:20 The repair process requires extensive sanding, vacuuming, and precise cutting of fiberglass fabric.13:45 The owners also address practical challenges of living and working on a boat in a shipyard, including rigging a temporary drainage system for their washing machine and improving safety access to the deck using a heavy-duty line instead of a slippery ladder.0:25 The structural reinforcement adds weight, but the removal of degraded wood and excessive hardware results in a net reduction in mass.21:17

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