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Salt & Tar: Ep.340- Fixation
May 7, 2026 · 21 min · 54K views
What this video covers
Garrett and Ruth laminate a two-layer, 1/2-inch thick pilot house roof for their George Buehler sailboat.3:26 They construct the roof using two layers of 1/4-inch plywood, bonding them with Total Boat epoxy resin.2:59 To maintain the roof's natural crown without deforming the shape with excessive weight, they use a combination of clamps and screws to secure the layers during the cure.1:28 Because the work occurs during a 93-degree heat wave, they maintain a rapid pace to stay within the epoxy's working time.0:46 After the initial lamination, they refine the roof's aesthetic profile by using a long batten to mark the visor curve and routing the bottom edges before final installation.15:19 The project includes plans for future solar panel mounting and rain catchment.10:49 The team emphasizes the importance of avoiding over-analysis during the refit process to maintain progress on the vessel's transformation.
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