Catamaran Mistertong video
#130 Cleats finished and watertight locker….
15 July 2025 · 42 min · 4K views
What this video covers
The owners of a catamaran finalize structural repairs on the aft storage locker and cleats.Watch To ensure the locker remains watertight, they grind away excess resin and mastic to expose the original fiberglass, then apply new fiberglass cloth over the gutters and surrounding surfaces.0:48 The process involves using a coarse abrasive disc to remove thick layers, followed by a finer flap disc to reach the base fiber, and finally a 40-grit disc to shape the edges.29:38 The crew notes that the quality of the gutter fabrication has improved significantly compared to previous attempts on the anchor locker.35:25 While the structural work on the cleats and locker progresses, the crew maintains a to-do list that includes future projects such as trampoline replacement and mast shroud chainplate maintenance, the latter of which is delayed by high winds.7:45 The owner also documents a trail run near Sainte-Anne and Cap Chevalier, noting heavy sargassum accumulation along the shoreline.9:54 Consistent practice and iterative refinement improve the efficiency of fiberglass repair work.
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