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Rain, Rush, and Copper. Will the rain let me go back home? | #SAL #369
June 15, 2025 · 29 min · 31K views · Aratu Iate Clube
What this video covers
Adriano Plotzky performs hull maintenance on his sailboat, *Balanço*, at the Aratuiat Club shipyard in Salvador, Brazil.▶ 0:09 After 21 days on the hard, the primary task involves treating localized osmosis blisters on the hull.▶ 0:00 The crew avoids a full laminate replacement due to cost and time constraints, opting instead to sand, treat, and recoat the hull.▶ 0:47 Plotzky applies Coppercoat, a water-based epoxy resin infused with ultra-fine copper powder, which acts as a long-term biocidal antifouling.▶ 13:28 The application requires precise timing to avoid rain, which threatens to streak the wet paint.▶ 8:45 Despite a sudden downpour during the process, the protective measures—including plastic sheeting and drainage gutters—prevent significant damage to the finish.▶ 18:30 The project also includes interior carpentry repairs, such as refinishing cabin doors and repairing cabinet hardware, alongside the discovery and drainage of water trapped inside the rudder.▶ 28:02 The maintenance strategy focuses on parallel tasks to minimize the time the vessel remains out of the water.
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