The Problem with Sailing Around the World… [EP 216]

Name: The Problem with Sailing Around the World… [EP 216]
Uploaded: 2024-01-09T20:00:01.000Z
Duration: 20 min 31 s
Description: The crew of Millennial Falcon installs closed-cell foam insulation and waterproofs the bimini in Oban, Scotland.

9. januar 2024 · 20 min · 57K visninger

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The crew of the 40-year-old sailboat Millennial Falcon, currently docked in Oban, Scotland, undertakes interior insulation and canvas waterproofing projects to mitigate severe condensation and prepare for cold-weather sailing.Watch To address interior moisture, the owner removes wall paneling to install 15-millimeter closed-cell foam yoga mats behind cabin walls and against the coach roof.8:49 For inaccessible voids, she uses expanding foam.9:24 During the process, she discovers water-damaged, rotting plywood stringers, which she dries with a portable heater before painting to prevent further decay.10:47 Additionally, she applies liquid silicone to the vessel's bimini to restore water repellency, confirming the treatment's effectiveness by testing it with water after the application dries.5:42 These repairs follow the departure of the co-owner, who returns to Australia for a family emergency.3:46 Proper insulation and ventilation are essential for managing condensation in cold climates, though the project often expands to include structural wood repairs.