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A deck leak traced to a fitting caused saltwater corrosion in the copper gas line running from the cockpit to the galley, requiring a full pipe replacement.▶ 0:18 The diagnostic process used two methods: soap applied to suspected fittings while water was sprayed over a limited area, and — when soap produced no result — colored chalk, which followed the water path through the deck and left a visible trail to the leak point.▶ 0:53 Working from aft forward proved important because water travels backward along the deck before penetrating.▶ 0:15 The leaking fitting was bolted through an aluminum reinforcement in the toerail from above, which simplified removal.▶ 1:00 After demounting the fitting, the area was cleaned and resealed with MS Polymer sealant; excess was wiped away and the deck sealed.▶ 1:59 Colored chalk outperforms soap for locating deck leaks because it leaves a physical trace along the water's path rather than requiring the leak to produce visible bubbling.▶ 1:00

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