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A New Boat Won't Fix The Problem | Step 349
26 May 2023 · 17 min · 239K views
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Uma is performing a major structural refit to address hull delamination and cabin sole squeaking.0:02 The delamination occurred because the hull shape shifted when the boat was hauled and blocked during a previous repair, causing the structural knees to pull away from the hull at an incorrect angle.0:58 To fix this, the crew is removing the interior furniture, water tanks, plumbing, and electrical systems to expose the bare hull.9:50 They plan to extend the knees further into the bilge and tab all bulkheads directly to the hull to increase rigidity and eliminate flex.1:49 Beyond structural repairs, the crew is considering a complete interior redesign, including moving the main corridor to the port side, reconfiguring the galley into a U-shape, and installing a walk-in shower in the head.10:41 The project aims to modernize the layout and improve the boat's longevity.
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