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Sail Life - Heatwave... too warm and too wet! I'd rather be sailing!
24 July 2016 · 15 min · 59K views
What this video covers
Mads continues the refit of his sailboat, Athena, in Denmark, focusing on interior preparation and hull moisture management. He paints the area beneath the V-berth using Hempel light primer and tests varnish samples to determine the optimal number of coats for interior trim, favouring a satin finish over gloss.1:46 To track the hull's drying process for osmosis treatment, he establishes 48 specific measurement points—24 on each side—to record moisture levels daily.10:15 He rejects using external heat or dehumidifiers to accelerate drying, citing both cost and the potential for hydrophilic compounds to remain trapped in the laminate if the hull is not properly washed.11:49 Additionally, he installs a Victron 50-amp battery charger, utilising a wire-stripping tool for the electrical connections.0:25 He also removes the old headliner to prepare for future interior work and sorts through various legacy gear found aboard, including an EPIRB, a radar reflector, and expired flares.0:22
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