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Squib's Refit - testing new camera - trim frames around foredeck hatches - Tulln Boat Show /120
May 22, 2025 · 17 min · 717 views · Tulln an der Donau
What this video covers
To prepare for interior finishing on the boat Squib, the owner constructs two wooden frames to mount around the foredeck hatches.0:50 He cuts 4 cm strips from a 140 cm board to create frames with 46 x 35 cm interior dimensions, using screws to secure the joints.2:24 Because the cabin ceiling is uneven and non-symmetrical, he performs custom trimming and flattening on the frames to ensure a flush fit.7:18 He bonds the frames to the ceiling using thickened epoxy, filling larger gaps with closed-cell foam to prevent condensation and mold growth in hidden voids.11:55 Additionally, he constructs a shelf for the starboard hull and installs electrical outlets and switches in the galley.4:35 He uses an electric heater to maintain a cabin temperature of 22 degrees Celsius to ensure proper epoxy curing during cool spring nights.16:30 The project concludes with the frames bonded in place, awaiting final sanding and the installation of Armaflex insulation.12:48
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