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6 Nov 2024 Fillets to fix side lockers & Bonus
November 5, 2024 · 14 min · 3K views
What this video covers
Urwind applies epoxy fillets to secure side lockers within a cramped boat interior, noting the difficulty of working in tight quarters.0:10 The construction process involves grinding and clamping, with four fillets installed on both the port and starboard sides.2:05
The narrative shifts to historical context regarding boat design and construction philosophy. Urwind recounts building a six-meter double-ender in a basement using cold-molded construction, consisting of three layers of 4 mm wood bonded with phenolic glue.4:34 This vessel featured a fixed keel with 150 kg of lead and unstayed masts.10:02 Following a 45-day passage from Norway to Madeira, Urwind describes a subsequent voyage to Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 1973 with a companion, Janneke.10:57 The account details the challenges of long-distance sailing in small, uninsulated boats, including provisioning issues and the physical toll of extended time at sea.11:33
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