Sailing Yacht Zora · video

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Rhys repairs water-damaged fiberglass and rotten core on Yacht Zora by drilling access holes and excavating the saturated material.4:02 He uses an Allen key mounted in a drill to reach inside the fiberglass skin and remove the decayed core material.4:54 After vacuuming the cavity, he fills the voids with resin to restore structural integrity and seal the area against further water ingress.6:15 The project also involves resealing and bolting hardware using penny washers and nylock nuts to prevent loosening.1:09 He identifies a specific crack as the primary entry point for water that caused the delamination and rot.5:46 The repair process requires cleaning out old sealant, re-drilling holes, and applying epoxy to the affected sections.1:38 Once the core is stabilized and the cracks are sealed, the plan includes moving the vessel into a shed for final painting of the top and bottom sides.2:42

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