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Andy removes the teak decking from both the port and starboard sides of a boat to prepare for a new installation.0:37 Beneath the teak battens, he encounters a sticky, tar-like bedding compound that requires manual removal.0:51 To create templates for the new deck, he travels to Duluth to purchase 1/8-inch utility panels, also known as door skins.1:17 During the procurement process, he discovers that the thin panels are prone to wind damage and secures them with a sheet of 1/2-inch OSB to prevent them from blowing away during transport.3:27 After returning to the shop, he completes the removal of the starboard teak deck using a chisel to clear stubborn remnants.5:01 The project concludes with the deck stripped and ready for final surface preparation.5:27

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