WATCH THIS before buying a HURRICANE DAMAGED BOAT - Episode 38
October 23, 2019 · 17 min · 212K views · Rio Dulce
What this video covers
Repairing a hurricane-damaged Lagoon 450 requires extensive hull inspection and removal of delaminated fiberglass and saturated balsa core.0:32 Surface gelcoat cracks often mask significant structural trauma, including separated laminates and water-logged core material.4:47 The repair process involves grinding back the gelcoat and fiberglass until reaching sound, bonded material, even if this requires cutting out large sections of the hull.2:27 Once the damaged core is removed, the crew fills the void with a mixture of polyester resin and microballoons before bonding in new balsa core and re-glassing the exterior.7:36 Previous repairs performed while the boat was in the water in the BVI often prove insufficient, as water ingress continues to rot the core over time.11:34 Thoroughly removing all saturated material and re-glassing ensures structural integrity for future passages.11:25 The work is labor-intensive, particularly in high-heat environments like Guatemala, where the crew must manage physical exhaustion while systematically inspecting the entire hull for hidden rot.15:33
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