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COOKER GRAB RAIL AND WOODEN BOARD
April 30, 2023 · 30 min · 5K views
What this video covers
Fabrication and installation of interior components for a boat refit include constructing a stainless steel grab rail for the galley stove and replacing cabin floorboards. The owner welds the stove rail using an arc welder, then grinds and polishes the stainless steel to a mirror finish before bolting it to the galley bulkhead to provide a handhold for navigation.2:33 For the cabin sole, the owner cuts new wooden floorboards to fit irregular angles, using an electric planer for precise adjustments to ensure a 5mm clearance for humidity expansion.11:11 These floorboards are secured with quarter-turn fasteners to prevent movement in heavy seas.18:38 Additionally, the owner expands the sleeping berth by constructing a wider wooden platform, reinforced with salvaged timber to support two people.19:28 Future tasks include installing a plumbing system for freshwater and saltwater, with plans to route hoses through bulkheads to the galley and head.28:35
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