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Refitting the boat Squib at a shipyard, the owner completes several interior carpentry and electrical projects over an 18-day period. Tasks include cutting and fitting wooden shelving for the starboard hull and bathroom panels, which are sanded with 240-grit paper and primed with multiple coats of paint.5:43 A sudden wind shift and dust storm complicate the painting process, forcing a delay in the schedule.7:59 The owner also fabricates custom aluminum plates to protect the fiberglass deck from chafe caused by reefing lines.3:54

For the electrical system, the owner replaces a non-functional Victron battery monitor with an Eco-Worthy unit.14:40 The installation requires drilling a 10mm hole through the bulkhead to route the display cables.17:41 After mounting the monitor, the owner configures the device settings, including battery capacity and a maximum charge voltage of 14.2V to match the existing solar charge controllers.18:28 The owner notes that purchasing electronics too far in advance of a refit can result in expired warranties before the equipment is ever used.15:44

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