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Fitting the final hull plate to the bow - Project Brupeg Ep.286
15 January 2023 · 29 min · 75K views
What this video covers
The crew of the steel expedition vessel Brupeg prepares the engine room for new holding tanks and engine installation by removing the existing hot water cylinder and fuel filters.4:03 To prevent diesel contamination, the team plans to fabricate and install a stainless steel drip tray beneath the filters.6:08 Damien and the crew also perform weld repairs on the bow and dinghy, using an MDF template to ensure proper fitment for the new tanks.27:25 Addressing concerns regarding internal hull corrosion, the team demonstrates that bare steel exposed to the marine environment oxidises slowly due to the thickness of the plate, allowing for long-term storage before final sandblasting and painting.23:26 The project also involves logistical planning for crew visa requirements, specifically managing three-month exit intervals for international volunteers.28:29 Practical work continues with pressure testing the new plumbing and refining welding techniques for hull plate alignment.18:17
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