⛵️ Can I make new windows for our hurricane-damaged catamaran? Ep 669

Name: ⛵️ Can I make new windows for our hurricane-damaged catamaran? Ep 669
Uploaded: 2026-03-08T13:01:47.000Z
Duration: 26 min
Description: A DIY catamaran window replacement project uses a custom-built aluminum oven to successfully thermoform compound-curve acrylic test pieces.

8. mars 2026 · 26 min · 79K visninger

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Mads constructs a custom, large-scale aluminum oven to thermoform replacement acrylic windows for a 44-foot Antares catamaran.0:13 The project aims to replicate the boat's massive compound-curve windows, which are 10 millimeters thick, at a lower cost than professional replacements.0:18 The oven features a PID controller for temperature regulation, internal fans for heat circulation, and a base insulated with rockwool.6:25 Initial testing uses small-scale test molds and scrap acrylic to evaluate the thermoforming process and mold release strategies, including the use of PTFE tape.9:39 The first trial successfully achieved a compound curve in the acrylic, confirming the viability of the DIY approach.21:17 Future steps include refining the oven's insulation, improving mold release agents to prevent surface hazing, and testing larger, tinted acrylic sheets.23:48 Once the high-temperature epoxy for final molds arrives, the project will proceed to full-scale window fabrication.24:20