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Mads completes the final coat of Perfection Pro paint on the hull of his sailboat, Athena, after sanding the transom with 400-grit paper to correct a finish marred by wind.0:40 He applies Coppercoat to the area under the keel while the boat remains in a temporary tent structure.2:23 To address a lack of electrical isolation between the engine and the saildrive, he attempts to measure resistance between the grounding point and the upper unit, finding values well below the recommended 100kΩ.3:57 After consulting with a marine mechanic and a Volvo Penta dealer who do not perform this specific test, he decides to inspect the insulating washers and bushings himself.5:14 He drills a hole in the cockpit sole to facilitate lifting the engine with the boom, allowing him to access and replace the insulating components.13:42 Additionally, he installs six deck cleats using butyl tape, modifying the mounting bolts with slots to allow for single-handed tightening.9:55

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