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What this video covers

The owner of a neglected Warum catamaran, Mahi, continues a multi-year restoration project in the Netherlands to prepare the vessel for Atlantic passages.0:03 Current maintenance focuses on resolving dry rot in the hulls, which requires heating the interior to identify and treat fungal growth with epoxy injections.8:47 Mechanical repairs include troubleshooting a 9.9-horsepower Yamaha two-stroke outboard engine used for a Takakat dinghy.13:51 The engine previously overheated due to a deformed impeller and salt buildup; replacing the impeller with a spare part restores consistent water flow.18:29 Additional planned tasks include installing a cockpit shelter, repairing the windlass and chain locker, and reinforcing the rub rails and structural beams.10:37 The project relies on cold-weather-compatible West System epoxy to continue interior renovations during winter temperatures.22:29 The owner intends to complete the hull repairs within two weeks before eventually sailing toward warmer climates in Spain and Portugal.24:22

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