Sail Lifevideo
Sail Life - Finishing the aft cabin
December 31, 2023 · 19 min · 54K views · Trinidad
What this video covers
Mads refits the aft cabin and nav station of his 1987 Warrior 38, *Athena*, while the boat is on the hard.1:05 To insulate the aft cabin, he adheres foam insulation to the fiberglass hull using 3M Super 77 spray adhesive, then constructs a decorative plywood shell to cover the insulation.2:33 Because the available marine-grade plywood has a rough surface, he applies polyester putty and sands the panels to achieve a smooth finish before priming and painting with Interlux Perfection.12:02 He reinforces the shell’s corner with a single layer of fiberglass tape and rounds the edge using an angle grinder and 120-grit sandpaper.9:15 Additionally, he repairs gaps at the nav station, paints shelves in the head and galley, and installs custom covers for the charging area.11:08 He finishes the aft cabin installation by trimming the perimeter with teak strips adhered with five-minute epoxy.15:25 Using thickened epoxy to bond plywood components allows for precise fitting when specialized woodworking tools are unavailable.7:18
Boats in this video
More from Sail Life
From Sail Life — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.