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Hi guys!

I feel super motivated right now! The nav station is one of those super fun projects that make hours of laying up fiberglass worth it ;) Since I stopped recording video a little earlier today, I've ordered a ton of Armaflex XG. I'm not sure it'll get here by next weekend, but I'll check up on that tomorrow. If you're considering using Armaflex XG is the sweet spot. AT is quite a bit more expensive and ACE is not as good quality - XG is what the cool kids use ;) 

As you can see in the video, I've got the stove and cooktop all ready to go :)  There was a question in response to the last video that asked how I was going to generate power. The answer is in multiple ways ;) I'm going to repurpose a Perkins 402 and add two 150 amp alternators. That, in combination with a 3000 kVA Multiplus charger/inverter, should cover our needs. We will also have solar and a tow generator. More about that in a later video :) 

I'm late for meeting Martin at the workshop. We're going to go over the design for the gimbaled box before sending a bunch of stuff to the laser guy. I'll post photos :D 

I hope you've all had an amazing weekend. Thank you so much for your support! :) 

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Sail Life - New nav station part 1 - DIY sailboat restoration

I start rebuilding the nav station aboard my sailboat DIY style :) *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from the US!) https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Instagram: http://instagram.com/madsdahlke Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnTwitter Donations for the sandpaper fund: https://www.paypal.me/saillife

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Thomas Rush

All of your work is excellent and in am loath to make a suggestion on you nave station . just remember you do not have to limit your self to wood . I have made many projects where i have laminated stainless seal inside a wood veneer. A good example I was helping my daughter make a trebuchet and made the throwing arm with piece of flat-bar in the center to add strength.

Mike Blanda

Hi Mads, might be nice to have some storage under the chart table. The table top can be angled a bit and open on a piano hinge.