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Bahamas Dinghy HENNING 05 Nov 23 Fiberglass Removal Complete
5 November 2023 · 6 min · 191 views
What this video covers
Kent removes failing fiberglass from a 12-foot Bahamas dinghy at Lewis Boatworks.0:01 Using putty knives, he peels the bulk of the loose fiberglass cloth from the hull, noting that the material separates easily from the thick wood planks.1:02 He removes remaining cloth remnants and surface fibers by sanding with 60-grit paper on a cordless random orbital sander, applying light pressure to avoid gouging the wood.1:28 An oscillating multi-tool clears old putty, resin, and fiberglass debris from the seams, revealing existing cotton caulking underneath.2:30 Kent plans to replace missing or damaged sections of the caulking with new cotton strands and seam putty before applying a primer and paint.3:55 Inspection of the transom reveals minor rot in one corner, which he intends to patch rather than replace the entire plank.4:32 The rub rails show significant rot and damage, particularly near the bow, and require full replacement.5:04
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