Can I straighten this myself? DIY repairs in remote Papua. (ep 294)
21 June 2025 · 22 min · 5K views · Indonesia
What this video covers
Vernon, owner of the catamaran Learning By Doing, performs a series of DIY repairs while hauled out in Tumpagaram, West Papua, Indonesia.0:17 After a local shop fails to fully straighten a bent rudder shaft, Vernon attempts to correct the remaining misalignment himself by using a heavy-duty gate hinge as a fulcrum to apply leverage to the tubular shaft.10:17 He also replaces rusted trampoline grommets with industrial-grade hardware and reinforces the aluminum gantry supporting the trampoline walkway by welding angle iron underneath to prevent future bending.4:30 Additionally, he addresses a slipping gearbox clutch, noting that the unit requires lapping to remove glazing from the friction surfaces.15:08 Throughout the refit, Vernon manages multiple interconnected projects, including engine mount replacements, while waiting for parts from Jakarta.15:56 He notes that the rudder shaft remains slightly stiff but functional after his manual adjustment and plans to smooth the carbon fiber rudder tube with sandpaper to reduce friction.18:09
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