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Sailing Squib - May 2026 /4
October 1, 2026 · 19 min · 17 views
What this video covers
Refitting the interior and exterior of the boat Squib involves installing a new water heater, mounting outboard motor brackets, and finishing cabin paneling. The owner installs a new water heater by securing it to the existing bulkhead, requiring only minor drilling and plumbing connections.Watch He fabricates and mounts custom brackets for both a gasoline and an electric outboard motor, ensuring clearance for the shower hose hatch.2:13 Interior work includes installing white panels over previously raw wood surfaces and constructing a custom housing for the wind instrument, which requires shortening the data cable and securing the mounting bracket with perforated metal strapping.5:00 To improve mast rake and backstay tension, the owner fabricates two stainless steel plates for the forestay, drilling 10mm holes using cobalt bits and manual cooling techniques.14:31 Additionally, he discovers the rudder has jumped its lower mounting point while the boat is on the hard, likely due to external impact from construction machinery, and plans to use a car jack and wooden block to realign it.18:36
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