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Timo and Jo repair the 9-meter carbon fiber boom of their Open 60, NV, after cutting out a 50-centimeter section damaged by delamination.5:00 They fabricate a custom carbon fiber sleeve using a vacuum-bagged mold to bridge the two boom sections.0:32 To ensure structural alignment, the crew constructs a scaffolding frame to support the boom halves during the bonding process.3:36 They apply a mixture of West System 105 resin, 206 hardener, and 406 colloidal silica to the sleeve and internal bi-directional carbon fiber structure.5:45 The team uses a hammer to seat the sleeve precisely, successfully joining the boom sections in a straight line.12:40 Following the repair, the crew continues refitting NV in Fiji, preparing for future voyages while managing a remaining list of maintenance tasks.13:58 Precise sleeve fabrication and rigid scaffolding alignment allow for the successful structural repair of a carbon fiber boom.

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