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Bare Bottomed No More (MJ Sailing - EP 10)
27 January 2017 · 15 min · 46K views
What this video covers
The crew prepares the hull of their boat for painting by grinding the surface with 36-grit paper and using a stainless steel wire wheel to clean weld joints.3:39 They apply two coats of strontium chromate primer, followed by five layers of Interprotect barrier coat to ensure a durable finish.7:17 To prevent oxidation, they apply primer in one-hour sections, wiping down the metal with a high-density foam roller immediately after grinding.5:18 The project also includes filling two small pinholes discovered in the hull after welding.1:24 Interior work focuses on running electrical wiring through 1.5-inch gray PVC conduit to prevent contact with the metal hull.11:39 The electrical system utilizes bus bars, duplex wire ranging from 10 to 16 gauge, and removable panels for maintenance access.12:14 Additional installations include a D400 wind generator regulator, a solar charger regulator, and a 1000-watt pure sine wave inverter.10:42 The interior walls feature a brushed paint finish to achieve a cottage-style aesthetic.8:29
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