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Final Core & Hatches (22' Sailboat Refit) - Neon Swell - Ep. 12
19 August 2018 · 14 min · 1K views
What this video covers
The 22-foot sailboat refit continues with the installation of new deck hatches and the repair of the cabin roof core. After cleaning accumulated fiberglass dust from the interior, the project focuses on structural reinforcement for the hatch openings.0:41 The process involves cutting Divinycell core material to fit the roof voids and securing these pieces with thickened epoxy.5:07 To create rigid support members for the hatch frames, a layup of 1708 fiberglass cloth is applied over the core material.9:01 Wax paper prevents the epoxy from bonding to the clamps used to hold these supports in place during the overnight curing process.9:18 Once the epoxy sets, the surface is sanded to match the existing deck core.6:34 The final steps involve filling remaining gaps with thickened epoxy and squeegeeing the joints to ensure a smooth, structural bond.5:39 Proper clamping distribution ensures the hatch supports maintain alignment and compression against the cabin roof.12:33
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