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Structural repairs on a wooden catamaran conclude with the replacement of a rotted rubbing strip, which secures the lashings for the vessel's beams.Watch The repair involves bonding a new 4-meter Meranti plank to the hull using Sikaflex and screws, followed by filling gaps and plugging screw holes with pre-made dowels.11:46 To address heavy steering, the owner installs a Naughty Neck Autopilot featuring a high-torque, low-RPM motor designed to handle the boat's specific steering loads.25:09 During sea trials in the North Sea Canal, the system maintains course in 26-knot winds, though excessive vibration from the engines necessitates software adjustments and improved vibration-dampening mounts for the control box.29:59 The owner plans to avoid motoring into heavy swells due to engine reliability concerns and intends to address remaining spongy deck sections after reaching warmer climates.30:52

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