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Repairing hurricane-damaged hull sections requires a multi-layer fairing process to restore the original shape of the boat.1:08 After replacing delaminated core material and applying initial fiberglass matting, the hull surface is leveled using a mixture of West Systems epoxy and low-density reddish micro-balloon filler.1:12 Because high Caribbean temperatures accelerate curing, the epoxy is chilled overnight and mixed in 500-gram batches to provide a working window of approximately seven to ten minutes.1:30 A custom-made aluminum fairing knife is used to apply the compound in thin, cross-directional layers to ensure proper adhesion and contouring.5:50 Once cured, the patches are sanded using a custom, slightly flexible sanding block with 40-grit and 60-grit paper to match the hull's curvature.14:24 The sanding process involves horizontal strokes, with color variations in the filler indicating high spots that require further material removal.16:00 Multiple thin applications and sanding cycles are performed until the surface is perfectly fair and ready for final spray painting with Awlgrip oyster white paint.13:39

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