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Fabricating a metal cage and cockpit floor for an ocean-going catamaran requires drilling through steel, a task significantly improved by switching from standard drill bits to cobalt bits.12:54 The project involves installing structural bars in situ to support engine boxes, with the goal of creating a flat, functional deck.7:45 Initial attempts to drill with standard bits resulted in snapped cutting edges, but cobalt bits allow for faster, more efficient progress.13:29 The current design relies on M10 bolts to secure the cage, though plans include upgrading to M12 bolts and adding lashing for increased structural integrity.23:26 The builder intends to conceal the metal framework with a wooden platform and engine bay lids.24:11 Beyond the structural work, the project includes troubleshooting a fuel delivery issue on a 9.9hp outboard engine for a new dinghy and preparing to install a CNC-milled mast step.26:13 The ultimate objective is to reach a seaworthy state for a summer cruise in the North Sea and Friesland.24:43

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