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Arthur and his parents complete several refit tasks on his boat, Mahi, to prepare the vessel for sailing. The crew installs chain plates by sealing them with Sikaflex and epoxy-coating the holes to prevent water ingress.9:14 They drill a new through-hull fitting for a galley sink, using a skin fitting clamped through the plywood hull layers.8:26 Arthur’s father fabricates a custom bracket to correct the gear and throttle cable alignment for the two-stroke outboard engines.16:38 After initial electrical issues, they replace a fuse to successfully start both engines.18:52 Arthur modifies the outboard control handle by drilling and tapping new holes to reverse the throttle cable action from pull to push.22:14 The team also cleans the interior, applies linseed oil to wood surfaces, and installs new cabin mats.7:15 Despite the progress, the boat still requires a new hatch to replace a leaking solar panel unit and further work on a bulkhead before the mast can be stepped.2:53

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