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Mads continues the refit of his 44-foot Antares Yachts 44 catamaran, Spiffy, by fabricating and installing custom fiberglass deck rings to seal hatch openings.0:26 To prevent "alligatoring"—a common surface defect occurring between gelcoat layers—he switches from brushing to spraying TotalBoat neutral gelcoat, which allows for more uniform coverage and sufficient film thickness.3:12 He compares polyester and epoxy resins, noting that while epoxy offers superior water impermeability and secondary bonding, polyester remains more cost-effective and easier to manipulate when using chopped strand mat for intricate shapes.4:55 Additionally, he uses a CNC machine to cut polycarbonate covers for Dorade boxes, testing the material and toolpaths before applying them to the catamaran’s future window project.11:23 The vessel is currently leak-free, though the host is still evaluating a potential property purchase in a flood zone to serve as a future boatyard for the ongoing refit.10:30

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