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The refit of the vessel Squib focuses on installing deck hardware, modifying interior cabinetry, and relocating through-hull fittings. The owner installs a wind vane steering console by replacing short mounting bolts with longer ones and sealing the hardware with butyl tape to ensure a watertight fit.1:27 To accommodate the console, the owner planes down a wooden reinforcement block to allow the self-locking nuts to seat properly on the bolts.8:36 The crew also installs stanchion bases for the bow pulpit, using butyl tape around the bolt heads and washers to prevent leaks into the interior storage lockers.19:06

Interior work includes modifying a galley drawer that warped during installation, requiring the owner to sand the edges to ensure smooth operation.9:44 The crew also determines the new location for a seawater intake through-hull fitting, selecting a position that allows for tool access while avoiding interference with planned interior shelving.11:04 The galley block is removed for off-site sanding and painting.19:43 The project remains on schedule for completion by the following May.0:56

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