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Jon removes 11 bronze through-hull fittings from the hull of his boat, *Antidote*, to prepare for cleaning and repair.0:23 The fittings range from 3/4-inch to 1-1/2-inch diameters and were clogged with mussel shells, which restricted water intake for the forward head.2:08 He uses a pipe wrench to unthread the valves after applying heat to soften the adhesive.1:02

Separately, Jon restores windlass cases by filling bearing shells with Life-Calk, which he selects over Honda Bond after testing paint adhesion and curing times.5:23 Life-Calk requires up to 21 days to cure fully in warm, humid conditions.13:00 To prevent future water intrusion around the windlass shaft, Jon uses a Qidi Plus 4 3D printer to design and fabricate a custom ABS plastic seal housing.13:21 He drafts the part using Blender software, iterating on the design to achieve a precise fit for the seal.14:40 The project concludes with a visit to Port Townsend to assist with a separate 81-foot boat restoration.19:36

Life-Calk provides superior bonding to primer compared to Honda Bond, though it requires significantly longer curing times for deep-fill applications.

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