Bad Bulwarks AND a QUICK Visit From SAILING MAGIC CARPET! - E007

Name: Bad Bulwarks AND a QUICK Visit From SAILING MAGIC CARPET! - E007
Uploaded: 2023-07-01T19:00:14.000Z
Duration: 22 min 30 s
Description: Refitting a boat bow involves grinding fiberglass, filling old mounting holes with epoxy, and replacing rotted core.

1. juli 2023 · 22 min · 27K visninger

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The owner of a boat undergoing a major refit repairs damaged fiberglass and core material at the bow, specifically around the stem head fitting.0:12 After drilling perimeter holes to map the laminate, he grinds out old mounting holes to create a bevel for epoxy plugs.5:10 He uses a Makita grinder and a Bosch G.E.T.3:32 75-6 random orbital sander to prepare the surface, applying thickened epoxy in stages to avoid excessive heat from exotherms.10:56 While investigating cracks in the bulwarks, he discovers rotted plywood core material that was likely compromised by water intrusion and freeze-thaw cycles.18:15 He plans to address this structural issue in a future project phase.20:10 The work concludes with a visit from Maya and Aladino, a couple managing their own boat refit nearby.20:35 Proper beveling and staged epoxy application ensure structural integrity when filling old deck penetrations and preparing for new hardware installation.