⛵️ Hurricane damaged catamaran. Fixing the TRAMP RAMP

Name: ⛵️ Hurricane damaged catamaran. Fixing the TRAMP RAMP
Uploaded: 2024-08-11T16:00:01.000Z
Duration: 20 min 18 s
Description: Mads restores a hurricane-damaged catamaran tramp ramp by replacing foam cores with Kusa board and epoxy-bonded fiberglass.

11. august 2024 · 20 min · 99K visninger

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Mads repairs a hurricane-damaged fiberglass tramp ramp on a catamaran project boat by removing water-logged polyurethane foam and corroded aluminum mounting bars.3:19 He replaces the foam core with lightweight Kusa board and reinforces the structure by laminating custom fiberglass angles to the sides.8:08 To ensure rigidity without excessive weight, he uses a combination of 45-degree biaxial and unidirectional fiberglass cloth.12:25 He adheres the new angles to the ramp using Total Boat Thixo thickened epoxy.15:37 The repair process involves significant grinding of new fiberglass, for which he utilizes a 3M TR-300 powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) to manage dust exposure.4:27 Although the repair adds approximately eight pounds to the foredeck component, the structural integrity is restored for future anchor roller installation.8:26 The project concludes with the Coast Guard approving the registration waiver, clearing the final legal hurdle for the purchase of the vessel.17:29 Structural reinforcement of composite parts can be achieved by replacing foam cores with rigid board and adding custom-molded fiberglass flanges.