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Jorman repairs a damaged dinghy transom and gunwales at a boatyard in Porto Santo, Portugal.2:53 The project addresses severe rot and structural holes in the hull by rebuilding the transom with new wood, which is then sealed with fiberglass and polyester resin to ensure it is waterproof.1:29 Yendy assists by mixing the resin with an accelerator and hardener, a process requiring precise timing due to the rapid curing rate.1:51 The team uses approximately 5 to 10 meters of 300-gram fiberglass mat, sourced locally for 70 euros per meter.3:14 To reinforce the hull and provide impact protection, Jorman installs foam pool noodles around the gunwales as a core, then encapsulates them in fiberglass and resin to create a rigid bumper.3:58 Throughout the process, the crew monitors the total weight added by the 5 to 7 kilograms of resin and glass to maintain the dinghy's portability.5:41 The structural work concludes with sanding the cured surfaces in preparation for final finishing and painting.5:11

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