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Construction of a cockpit platform and engine-lifting system continues on a catamaran refit in the Netherlands.0:49 The project involves building a pulley-based engine sled system that transfers load to the main beams, using a double block and line snatcher configuration.7:59 To avoid drilling into structural beams, the deck planks are lashed together and laid across the beams, with notches chiseled out to accommodate existing lashing points.11:55 The builder uses Douglas fir planks for the decking, prioritizing function over aesthetics.12:04 Mechanical concerns focus on the load-bearing capacity of M10 bolts used in the engine cage, with questions regarding whether the box section or the bolts themselves are more prone to failure under a estimated 200–300 kilogram load.9:24 Additionally, the outboard engine requires carburetor maintenance to address high-rev performance issues, specifically suspected blocked jets.4:32 The deck construction remains a work in progress, with plans to finish engine lids and transition to interior work during inclement weather.22:45

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