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The battle of owning an old steel sailboat. Rust busting and welding on SV Joana - UNTIE THE LINES
January 31, 2021 · 15 min · 55K views · Las Perlas Archipelago
What this video covers
Maintenance on the steel sailboat SV Joana involves extensive rust removal and structural welding repairs. To address corrosion at the chain plates, the crew uses a chipping hammer and wire brush to clear 12 stays and shrouds, followed by an application of Ospho and Coral Seal primer to prevent further oxidation.0:28 Structural repairs at the helm station address corrosion caused by trapped moisture behind a wooden support.6:20 The repair process requires cutting a patch from a salvaged steel porthole, cleaning the mating surfaces with acetone, and securing the patch with magnets before welding.10:35 The welding technique involves setting the machine to high voltage, maintaining a consistent rod angle, and using small circular motions to ensure proper penetration between the existing frame and the new steel plate.12:08
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