Sailing Squib · vídeo

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The crew removes the port-side engine from their pocket catamaran, *Squib*, to perform maintenance after experiencing fuel filter leaks.2:04 To access the engine, they disconnect the exhaust, grounding wires, throttle cable, fuel lines, and electrical connectors.2:48 They lift the 90-to-100-kilogram engine and transmission assembly using a chain hoist secured to a temporary overhead support structure.6:45 After removing the engine, the owner sources replacement parts from a Yanmar dealer in Vienna.10:23 Additionally, the project includes fabricating a mounting console for a windvane self-steering system.10:43 The owner reinforces the console by gluing a 15-millimeter plate into the assembly and sealing the mounting holes with epoxy to prevent water ingress into the non-waterproof wood core.14:06 The console is then wrapped in fiberglass matting, filled, and sanded to achieve a smooth finish for final installation on the boat's swim platform.15:02

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