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This Ocean-Going Catamaran Project Is Coming Together!
May 31, 2024 · 22 min · 112K views
What this video covers
Refit work on the catamaran focuses on structural repairs and engine maintenance. The host installs mast step wedges using a structural filleting blend, aiming for a 3-to-4-degree mast angle to optimize sail performance.0:57 During the process, he discovers fungus-related rot in an interior insulation panel and an adjacent bulkhead near a mast-supporting beam.4:11 He plans to cut out the affected section and replace it with 12mm plywood.7:44 Separately, the host and his father disassemble the engine leg to replace two oil seals after finding water in the oil.12:58 They discover the prop shaft also requires two additional seals, necessitating a trip to a local supplier.14:41 The host also prepares running rigging using Dyneema, reinforced thimbles, and various shackles.9:18 Meanwhile, the crew cleans and sands the cabin interior in preparation for painting.15:54 The engine leg remains disassembled pending the acquisition of the correct replacement seals, while the aft beam installation awaits minor adjustments to fit the sanded mounting block.17:36
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