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The Hull is DONE 🤯 On To Phase 2 of the Build (Custom Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 18)
December 20, 2024 · 22 min · 489K views · Australia
What this video covers
The crew moves their custom aluminum catamaran, Delos 2.0, from shed six to shed seven to begin the interior fit-out and systems installation.0:58 To ensure the hull remains level for interior construction, the team uses a laser level to align the boat on its supports, adjusting the position with logs and aluminum bars.6:14 The rudder installation involves fitting a CETL plastic bearing into the skeg, requiring precise material removal to achieve a snug friction fit.13:22 To secure the pintle plate to the aluminum skeg without welding, the crew drills and taps M10 holes, using Tef-Gel and Loctite to mitigate galvanic corrosion between the stainless steel bolts and the aluminum.15:00 The team also begins installing ForSpar Marilon composite seacocks and through-hulls.16:36 To maintain hull thickness, they TIG-weld 8mm aluminum backing plates inside the hull before cutting holes for the fittings.17:43 The plumbing design utilizes a gravity-fed gray water system to reduce the maintenance issues associated with traditional gray water tanks.20:37
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