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Squib's Refit - Partition in the anchor locker - Remove anchor fitting - Sanding the hull /78
August 1, 2024 · 22 min · 799 views
What this video covers
Refitting the anchor locker and salon of the pocket catamaran Squib requires extensive structural modifications and surface preparation. To install a new partition in the anchor locker, the crew removes the external anchor fitting and the internal mast support, which necessitates unbolting the entire assembly to access the fasteners.2:12 After clearing the locker, the owner laminates the new bulkhead using fiberglass cloth and thickened epoxy.7:38 The crew also removes a redundant metal anchor ring, fills the resulting holes with epoxy, and sands the interior surfaces before applying paint.11:10
Simultaneously, the crew prepares the salon for painting by priming the interior and coating storage compartments with bilge paint.8:40 To modernize the electrical system, the owner installs 65-watt USB 3.0 charging ports into the deck salon seating, replacing older 12-volt outlets.15:41 The exterior hull undergoes sanding with 400-grit paper to prepare for a final paint job, a process that includes removing deck hardware and fittings.20:28 The project concludes with a second coat of primer applied to the salon interior.21:20
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