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Refitting a boat for mast installation requires reinforcing the hull and cabin top to support new standing rigging attachment points.0:34 The process involves cutting out sections of foam core, clearing damp plywood, and installing new plywood packing blocks to provide structural backing for chain plates.2:09 Six specific attachment points are prepared: fore and aft intermediate shrouds on both the port and starboard sides, plus two inner forestay bridle points.11:28 Each block is glued into place using epoxy, then sanded and leveled with a lightweight fairing compound to ensure a flat surface for backing plates.14:59 Separately, an outboard motor lower unit requires repeated disassembly to replace leaking drive shaft and shifter seals after water contamination emulsified the gear oil.18:48 The project highlights the time-intensive nature of structural refit work and the mechanical challenges of maintaining older, budget-purchased outboard engines.

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