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#23 | Winter Maintenance and Condensation Solutions: Polaris at Largs Yacht Haven
29 April 2023 · 19 min · 2K views · Largs Yacht Haven
What this video covers
Polaris undergoes annual maintenance at Largs Yacht Haven, including a hull cleaning, anode replacement, and topside polishing.0:02 The crew replaces the propeller and bow thruster anodes, which typically last six to eight months, and touches up the Coppercoat anti-fouling on the keel.1:44 To address chronic winter condensation and mould, the owners install Armaflex closed-cell foam insulation in the bilge areas.8:33 They measure a 6-degree Celsius surface temperature increase on insulated sections compared to uninsulated ones.11:09 To manage water ingress from the speed and depth transducer, they install a custom-fitted bucket sealed with Sikaflex 291i.11:33 They also seal a large, uninsulated opening beneath the sail locker using a custom-cut plywood panel to prevent cold air circulation.15:13 Finally, the crew stuffs loft quilt insulation into deck air gaps and creates removable window covers to further improve thermal retention.19:24 Removing the paddle-wheel transducer when the boat remains stationary for over a week prevents marine growth and ensures accurate speed readings.14:38
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