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Mads performs emergency leak repairs on an Antares 44 catamaran to prevent water intrusion into the cabin and engine compartments.0:39 The project involves grinding out delaminated fiberglass on the cabin top using an angle grinder equipped with a fiber disc and a dust shroud.1:42 After removing damaged foam core with an oscillating multi-tool, he replaces the core and laminates the area with fiberglass and epoxy.4:08 He uses a temporary Lexan patch to seal a missing port light opening and applies TotalBoat sealant to various deck holes and cracks.12:18 A universal dust shroud fails during the process, leading to the use of a more robust, spring-loaded model.6:44 The repair focuses on achieving watertight integrity rather than cosmetic perfection, with plans for future structural restoration.10:42 The work confirms that using peel ply over the final layer of fiberglass simplifies surface preparation for subsequent fairing.6:17

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