⛵️ Hurricane damaged catamaran. Mini split AC and leaks 💦

Name: ⛵️ Hurricane damaged catamaran. Mini split AC and leaks 💦
Uploaded: 2024-10-27T17:00:39.000Z
Duration: 18 min 6 s
Description: The crew seals leaking catamaran hatches with epoxy-coated plywood and installs a mini-split air conditioning unit.

27. oktober 2024 · 18 min · 100K visninger · Annapolis, Maryland

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To address persistent water intrusion on a 44-foot catamaran, the crew removes damaged deck hatches and seals the openings with plywood squares.10:02 After cleaning the hatch perimeters, they use Total Boat Instant Adhesive to secure small matchstick spacers, which ensure a thick, elastic bead of non-silicone sealant.11:35 The plywood covers are coated in three layers of epoxy and finished with Sigma Duo 550 paint to protect against UV degradation.9:58 To manage interior temperatures and humidity, the crew installs a budget-friendly mini-split air conditioning unit.0:39 The installation requires drilling a hole through the hull for the refrigerant lines, which are then torqued to manufacturer specifications using a digital torque wrench and crow’s feet.15:09 After pulling a vacuum for 20 minutes to verify system integrity, the unit is charged with refrigerant and successfully tested.15:33 The project aims to eliminate moisture in the keels and stabilize the interior environment for the duration of the refit.13:37