Herreshoff 14 repair - Caulking seams with cotton and TIPS Season 2 Announcement
11 August 2017 · 22 min · 111K views
What this video covers
A Herreshoff 14 requires structural repairs to the forefoot and garboard planks after trailer-induced damage caused the hull to teeter and stress the stem joint.0:43 The repair involves extracting deteriorated bolts, replacing the stop water, and refitting the garboard planks using number 12 screws in the original holes to maintain structural integrity.3:18 To seal the hull, cotton is driven into the seams using a caulking iron and a mallet, known as a beetle.10:40 The process requires setting the cotton in one direction and then driving it home in the opposite direction to ensure the fibers seize against each other.11:08 The host also addresses frame checking caused by repeated fastening of sole bearers by designing a modular floorboard system that avoids drilling additional holes into the existing frames.20:01 The upcoming season features the construction of a 14-foot Total Boat Sport Dory, a custom design, beginning August 25th.21:19 Proper caulking requires managing the volume of cotton to match the specific width and depth of each seam.7:34
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