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LAUNCHING ODIN
7 July 2024 · 31 min · 13K views
What this video covers
Repairing and painting a 10-ton steel sailboat requires careful surface preparation to prevent corrosion before launch. After moving the vessel with straps that damaged the existing paint, the owner patches the hull by sanding down to the metal, applying filler, and sealing with chlorinated rubber paint.2:44 To treat rust on the keel, the owner uses a hammer and chisel to remove loose scale, followed by a wire-wheel grinder to reach bare metal.9:41 Three coats of Ferose rust converter are applied to the keel and hull patches, followed by multiple layers of antifouling paint.12:04 The owner emphasizes that bare steel must be sealed within hours of grinding to prevent flash rust.12:59 Final preparations include installing new anodes, ensuring electrical continuity between them and the hull, and marking 60 meters of anchor chain at 10-meter intervals.20:42 After completing these tasks, the boat is successfully launched, with plans to finalize engine commissioning through a Beta Marine technician to maintain warranty coverage.30:30
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