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Big Change to Our Saloon — Was It a Mistake? | S2 Ep 60
June 29, 2025 · 13 min · 6K views
What this video covers
To accommodate a larger engine, the crew of NV modifies the companionway stairs, extending the engine room footprint by 20 centimeters into the saloon.▶ 1:01 Timo separates the original staircase into three distinct sections, adding a middle step to maintain access while creating a new, tiered layout.▶ 1:16 He constructs the structural supports using repurposed carbon fiber L-brackets from an old coffee grinder, reinforcing them with 12-millimeter plywood.▶ 3:22 The design incorporates independent access panels for engine inspection and creates a new storage compartment for maintenance tools and oil.▶ 10:24 By shifting the stairs forward, the modification provides additional seating in the saloon and improves accessibility for the dog.▶ 1:55 The prototype structure is currently functional, with final finishing, sanding, and painting planned for a later date.▶ 4:04 This reconfiguration ensures the new engine fits within the existing engine room volume without compromising the living space.
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