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Refitting the windows and the arch on the *Squib*, a pocket catamaran, requires significant structural repair and surface finishing. To install the windows, the crew cleans the frames with acetone and uses butyl tape to create a watertight seal, starting from the bottom to ensure overlapping layers.2:12 Because the boat’s hull and window frames are curved while the glass is flat, the installation requires precise alignment and internal support to prevent the thin aluminum frames from stripping during tightening.6:37 The crew plans to replace the original screws with through-bolts and nuts to improve structural integrity.7:54

Separately, the arch undergoes extensive sanding and fairing to prepare for a wind generator mount.8:37 Using a wide concrete-finishing trowel instead of a narrow Japanese spatula allows for a smoother, more consistent application of epoxy filler across the arch’s surface.9:56 The process involves filling mounting holes with thickened epoxy to prevent crushing, followed by multiple layers of fairing compound.16:15 The crew notes that applying filler in stages—rather than all sides at once—provides a better guide for sanding and shaping corners.23:30

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