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Day 11: When rust takes over the ship's soul ⚓ Are we late?
22 May 2025 · 21 min · 1K views · Porto Santo
What this video covers
Jorman continues the restoration of his sailboat in a boatyard in Porto Santo, Portugal, during day 11 of his project.0:04 Due to rainy weather preventing outdoor fiberglass work, he shifts his focus to indoor tasks, including applying resin to wooden boards and addressing structural rust.4:08 He coats the boards with a mixture of resin, hardener, and accelerator to prepare them for future fiberglass application, ensuring they are fully saturated.6:18 Using a heavy-duty ratchet borrowed from the boatyard, he removes rusted nuts from structural components.9:27 After cleaning the metal with a wire brush, he determines the underlying material remains sound.14:30 He applies a rust-removing gel called Ferronet to the metal surfaces, leaving it to act overnight before further treatment.15:38 The work confirms that the boat’s windows are effectively sealed, as the interior remained dry during the rain.5:01 Consistent maintenance and the use of specialized chemical treatments allow for the preservation of existing metal components rather than requiring full replacement.
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