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Sam Holmes prepares for a boat launch by installing chain plates and organizing interior systems. He grinds the chain plate toggles to ensure they slide freely, noting that the lower shrouds require significant material removal.1:29 After discovering that his existing 5/16-inch pins lack the necessary grip length, he plans to order replacements from McMaster-Carr.2:30 He installs the chain plates using butyl tape on all bolts and washers to prevent leaks, though one bolt requires a longer replacement due to a bulge in the hull.3:36 He fabricates custom aluminum backing plates for the drogue chain plates.4:24 Additionally, he cleans the bilge area to reinstall the water tank and prepares to route a new freshwater line to the electric pump.5:26 He also selects Galvalume for the boat's metal roof and creates a whiteboard calendar on a cabin door to track remaining tasks before the launch date.3:09

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