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Day 7: I broke a tooth 😖 and found rust on the most important part of the sailboat
13 May 2025 · 30 min · 1K views · Porto Santo
What this video covers
During a restoration project on a sailboat in Porto Santo, the owner discovers significant structural corrosion beneath the cabin sole.12:13 While removing floor panels to access an old bilge pump, he finds that the steel compression post—which supports the mast load against the keel—rests on a severely oxidised metal plate.12:13 He identifies this as a critical structural risk requiring future replacement.14:41 Additionally, he inspects the keel bolts and finds the metal backing plates are heavily corroded and require removal and replacement.20:32 During the work, he replaces a manual bilge pump with an electric unit to improve system redundancy and ease of use.22:19 He also uses a plastic sheet to temporarily cover cabin windows, which serves a dual purpose as a template for future polycarbonate replacements.4:20 The project remains ongoing as he seeks solutions for removing stubborn adhesive from the forward cabin.28:53
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