⛵️ Hurricane-damaged catamaran - will the old steering work? Ep.624

Name: ⛵️ Hurricane-damaged catamaran - will the old steering work? Ep.624
Uploaded: 2025-04-13T15:00:09.000Z
Duration: 23 min 26 s
Description: Mads restores the steering system and installs dripless shaft seals on a 44-foot catamaran project boat.

13. april 2025 · 23 min · 106K visninger

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Mads and his guest Klaus work on a 44-foot catamaran project, focusing on steering system restoration, dripless shaft seal installation, and hull preparation.Watch To install flush skin fittings and a depth sounder on a curved hull section, they use custom 3D-printed jigs.0:45 The depth sounder jig, featuring a flexible TPU sleeve, successfully creates a flat mounting surface after being cast with thickened epoxy and released with PVA.12:54 The steering system repair requires fabricating a new aluminum mounting flange to replace a corroded original, followed by the installation of a new U-joint.8:50 With assistance from a friend named Jeff, the team successfully connects the steering gearboxes and confirms the helm is operational.21:41 Additionally, they install new dripless shaft seals, which utilize a carbon-on-stainless interface to prevent water ingress.14:40 A shipping error delays the installation of the correct flexible engine couplings.19:17 The project concludes with the replacement of a failed 3M Versaflow respirator blower motor, clearing the way for upcoming hull fairing work.20:39