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To repair structural bulkhead cracks on a hurricane-damaged Lagoon 450, the crew cuts away interior fiberglass panels and wood framing to expose the damaged areas.3:08 The team uses an oscillating multi-tool to minimize dust while cutting through fiberglass and bonded plywood.6:13 Inspection reveals that the original factory bonding paste failed to make contact with the deck, leaving the bulkhead floating and unsupported.9:45 The repair plan involves grinding the damaged fiberglass, applying epoxy reinforcement, and re-glassing the structural joints.8:07 To facilitate the work, the crew cuts access holes sized to the shoulders of the person performing the grinding.8:29 The boat is currently docked at Linton Bay, Panama, during the wet season, where the crew also manages risks from frequent lightning storms by disconnecting VHF antennas and N2K backbones.2:38 Logistics for parts are handled through a freight forwarding service, Mia to Panama, which ships items from Amazon via Miami.5:51

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