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Sail Life - No sanding, no painting but wet plywood...yay! - DIY sailboat repair
14 January 2018 · 20 min · 65K views · Denmark
What this video covers
During a hull restoration project on the sailboat Athena, the owner discovers water seeping from a structural floor, indicating a compromised plywood core.4:46 While the laminate remains firm, the core material appears crumbly, necessitating further expert consultation to determine if the structural members require replacement.6:26 The planned interior painting is postponed to address this potential structural issue.7:31
The owner shifts focus to removing a secondary water tank, which requires cutting a section of the settee structure to gain sufficient clearance for extraction.12:44 Inspection of the compartment reveals poor design, specifically a lack of limber holes in the fiberglass grid, which traps standing water and prevents drainage to the bilge.17:03 The owner plans to drill and seal new limber holes to improve drainage.18:01 Research into a custom-fabricated plastic replacement tank reveals high costs, with quotes reaching approximately 1,100 USD including shipping.15:34 Thorough inspection of hidden compartments often reveals design flaws that require corrective drilling and sealing to prevent long-term water damage.
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