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Fabricating a winch mount for a boat requires careful structural planning to prevent box-section steel from crushing under bolt tension.7:33 To reinforce the mount, the builder inserts 25mm solid round bar "crush tubes" through the box section, welding them 360 degrees to ensure an airtight seal and prevent internal corrosion.8:02 The design process involves tacking the frame components together while bolted to the winch itself to ensure perfect alignment, as the builder lacks a flat, square workbench.9:40 After initially planning a complex multi-piece bracket, the builder simplifies the design by rotating the winch 90 degrees to allow for direct vertical bolting.10:26 The final assembly includes an integrated stainless steel plate for mounting electronic controls and a kill switch, consolidating the winch system into a single unit.26:27 The completed frame weighs 15.9 kg, excluding the 24 kg winch.29:00 Using the equipment being mounted as a jig for the frame ensures precise bolt hole alignment and prevents structural binding.22:25

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