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Our Gelcoat STILL Doesn't Match!! (MJ Sailing - Ep 306)
October 14, 2023 · 23 min · 40K views · Kent Island
What this video covers
Color matching gelcoat for a boat transom remains an unresolved challenge after three professional attempts, with each sample returning a darker shade than the original hull.2:37 The mismatch prevents completion of the transom seams and deck hatch molds, which require consistent color application.3:41 Because the original gelcoat is sourced from Vietnam and cannot be shipped internationally due to shelf-life constraints, the project requires a reliable domestic color match for large-scale application.4:36
Work has shifted to interior installations, specifically the placement of a Vetus shower sump and two through-hull fittings for a watermaker and holding tank.5:45 Strategic placement of the through-hulls requires maintaining distance between the waste discharge and the watermaker intake to prevent contamination.7:50 During the installation process, the crew discovered the planned drilling locations intersected with the boat's foam support blocks.10:57 This necessitated raising the vessel with jacks to shift the supports, followed by a precise leveling process.14:19 After clearing the foam, the hull was de-cored to ensure a secure, watertight bond for the through-hull fittings, which were then bedded using thickened resin mixed with quarter-inch chopped strand fiberglass.20:28
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