CRACKED BULKHEAD REPAIR SERIES - Part 4 (Episode 109)
May 16, 2021 · 15 min · 316K views · Linton Bay Marina
What this video covers
To repair catastrophic bulkhead failure on a 45-foot catamaran, the crew uses a travel lift and custom-built support pillars to straighten the hulls, which had bent significantly out of shape. After hauling the boat, the team identifies that the hulls have been forced upward, preventing the salon doors from closing and causing structural cracking.1:09 By loosening the shrouds and turnbuckles to remove tension, the crew uses the travel lift to incrementally lower the boat onto four support pillars.5:40 They apply 3M 5200 adhesive between the hull and deck to secure the cockpit floor as the structure settles.4:31 Through repeated, controlled adjustments of the lift and monitoring of hull measurements, the boat returns to a level position, closing a 40-millimeter gap.13:03 The process relies on the vessel's own weight to settle the structure over a weekend.12:46 Once the hulls reach a plumb state, the crew prepares to fiberglass the repaired bulkheads.14:53
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