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Sail Life - It's all been a lie... or at least this piece of trim ;)
January 14, 2024 · 18 min · 54K views · Trinidad
What this video covers
Mads performs maintenance on his 1987 Warrior 38, Athena, while hauled out in Trinidad.0:42 He replaces temporary mahogany trim in the galley and aft cabin with permanent teak, using bungs to cover screw holes and filling gaps with JB Woodweld epoxy.5:06 He also refinishes the kitchen island and nav station countertops to address failing varnish.1:52 To protect the aluminum sail drive, he repairs chafed primer and applies Seahawk’s Clear Gear anti-fouling, confirming compatibility with the existing Trilux 33 by testing a small patch.9:52 After discovering flaked anti-fouling on the propeller, he strips the surface, applies a two-part primer, and finishes with a silicone-based clear coat.10:44 He installs a new anode, ensuring electrical continuity, and torques the propeller cone to 70 Nm. He postpones installing a permanent headliner and applying Coppercoat until he reaches the United States, citing better material availability and more favorable climate conditions.16:52
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