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Squib's Refit - Ceiling storage in the cockpit - Installing the pantry refrigerator - Laying cables /109
March 6, 2025 · 19 min · 928 views
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Squib installs overhead storage and relocates the galley refrigerator to optimize interior space. To store dinghy oars and a boat hook, the owner constructs a custom 1.40-meter plywood box designed to mount to the cabin ceiling.0:18 After measuring the oars, he extends the box length by 20 centimeters to ensure a proper fit and secures the assembly with epoxy and screws.2:47 The project includes adding small overhead compartments near the galley for spice and kitchen storage.1:03
Simultaneously, the crew routes new electrical wiring for the refrigerator through existing conduits and a newly drilled bulkhead hole.8:29 They seal the bulkhead penetration with a section of pipe to ensure water tightness.11:44 After clearing the old refrigerator, they position the unit in its permanent location and crimp new connectors onto the power cables, finishing the connections with heat-shrink tubing.16:42 The refit increases the usable galley workspace and provides dedicated stowage for previously loose deck equipment.
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