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EP41 - BOAT WORK | Small UPGRADES to my Catalina 30
March 17, 2024 · 16 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Andy modifies his Catalina 30 to increase storage and improve system access. He creates two new storage compartments by cutting openings into the fiberglass behind the settee, using an Avanti Pro carbide-grit metal cutoff wheel for straight lines and DeWalt 3755H jigsaw blades for radius corners.3:21 He finishes the raw fiberglass edges with automotive door trim to prevent fraying and improve aesthetics.8:42 To simplify fuel level checks, he cuts a small inspection hole through the wooden paneling above the fuel tank, allowing him to view the gauge by lifting only a single cushion rather than clearing the entire quarter berth.10:18 Finally, he replaces the navigation station light with a dual-mode LED fixture that includes a red-light setting for night vision preservation, requiring him to shorten existing fan wiring to ensure the new light sits flush against the ceiling.13:15
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