The Paper Boat Project (Stefan Heiberg) · vidéo

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Refitting work on the sailboat *Magic Woman* in Luperón, Dominican Republic, focuses on repairing recurring corrosion on an aluminum diesel tank, servicing the windlass, and restoring interior wood. The owner identifies a persistent pinhole leak in the tank, which had been previously patched with an aluminum plate; he seeks advice on permanent solutions to prevent further corrosion despite the tank being grounded. Maintenance tasks include repainting the bowsprit and anchor chain plates, and servicing the windlass springs and internal components. Additionally, the crew restores interior wood surfaces using a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine, a method researched as a traditional alternative to modern chemical finishes. The project also involves replacing sail cover clasps to simplify sail handling. The owner questions whether to eventually replace the aluminum tank with fiberglass or plastic to avoid ongoing maintenance issues.

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