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Holly and Dan restore their aging fiberglass dinghy, Puss, with the help of a local boat builder in Townsville, Australia.2:05 The dinghy suffered from structural cracks, a failing centerboard trunk, and UV-damaged previous repairs.0:07 The team grinds down old epoxy, replaces teak runners on the hull, and reinforces the transom to better support an outboard engine.2:40 They apply new fiberglass tape and resin, using peel ply to ensure a smooth finish, and install watertight plugs for the flotation tanks.10:36 Separately, Holly repurposes an old mainsail into storage pouches and a companionway bug screen, using a sewing machine to install a new double-sided zipper and mesh fabric.3:36 The crew also cleans and regalvanizes a rusted anchor using a rust-busting compound and zinc-rich paint.12:09 The restoration concludes with a successful float test in a backyard pool.14:01 Proper surface preparation and the use of professional-grade materials like carbon fiber and marine-grade epoxy significantly improve the structural integrity of older fiberglass vessels.

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