Project Brupeg · video

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Damien and Jess perform extensive deck maintenance on their vessel, Brewpeg, a former fishing trawler, to prepare for a partnership with the Australian Navy Cadets in Bundaberg, Queensland.17:44 The work involves needle-gunning rust, grinding welds, and applying Jotamastic 90, a high-build epoxy etch paint, to the side and back decks.2:35 The crew uses acetone to prep surfaces before applying a yellow undercoat and a final non-slip grey topcoat containing rubberized grip.15:06 During the process, Jess sustains a rib injury while maneuvering a heavy stainless steel exhaust shroud between the wharf and the boat.15:57 The project involves moving the vessel to the local training ship wharf, TS Bundaberg, to provide maritime training for cadets on systems including radar, navigation, and onboard engines.17:53 The crew plans to continue these maintenance efforts while preparing for future coastal passages.

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