Piratas Aderivavideo
Day 35: Sometimes you have to destroy to rebuild
4 July 2025 · 9 min · 611 views
What this video covers
Jorman continues the restoration of a sailboat by sealing 74 unused screw holes around the window frames.▶ 0:00 He mixes resin with microfibers and talc to create a thickened filler, applying the mixture with a plastic card to ensure a flush finish while using masking tape to protect the surrounding paint.▶ 0:52 The project requires eight fasteners per window, leaving the remaining holes to be permanently filled.▶ 0:15 Alongside the window repairs, Jorman begins a secondary project to refurbish a rigid dinghy he acquired in a trade for a semi-rigid inflatable boat.▶ 3:33 He intends to outfit the new, fully rigid tender for spearfishing and coastal use.▶ 3:34 Jorman funds his work by performing boat repairs at the shipyard where he is currently based, balancing these professional tasks with the ongoing restoration of the client's vessel.▶ 5:53
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