Catamaran Mistertong video
#216 Gluing a large piece
May 9, 2026 · 41 min · 7K views
What this video covers
The crew of an Outremer catamaran performs structural repairs and composite work over several days of a yard refit.0:17 The team focuses on bonding a large plywood section to the hull, requiring precise scarf joints and blind bonding against internal bulkheads.1:14 To ensure structural integrity, they purge areas contaminated by hydraulic oil before applying epoxy.0:24 The process involves creating fillets, laminating fiberglass, and sanding surfaces, with the team utilizing four people to position and secure the large plywood panel.15:44 Additional tasks include installing chainplates for the forestay and bobstay, prepping an aluminum beam with epoxy primer, and filling old screw holes.12:37 The team works to complete these critical structural tasks before the upcoming cyclone season, prioritizing a launch date to maintain mobility during potential storm events.36:53 The project demonstrates the efficiency of a four-person team in managing complex composite bonding and large-scale sanding operations.19:01
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