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John continues the restoration of the 18-foot bulwark section on his boat, *Antidote*, by removing rotted plywood core material.0:30 He utilizes an oscillating cutter for fiberglass, an auger bit to break up wood, and a small chainsaw for ejecting larger fibers.0:54 During the process, he discovers that both the outer and inner bulwark skins contain plywood, requiring him to clear both layers to ensure a watertight repair.6:27 He uncovers bronze backing plates for the stanchion bases, which he removes for evaluation.9:37 Moisture meter readings in the open slots remain as high as 24%, prompting him to leave the sections open to dry before bonding in new material.4:30 He plans to fill the voids with rigid foam and epoxy.16:34 A custom-fabricated steel scraper provided by a viewer assists in cleaning the bottom of the bulwark pockets.14:24 The project remains ongoing as he prepares to remove the T-track system.17:06

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