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#211 Rinsing the engines before the major bonding ..

April 21, 2026 · 55 min · 8K views

Man applies fiberglass to boat hull under blue sky

What this video covers

Djé and Nad perform structural repairs on the forward deck and bow area of their Outremer catamaran while hauled out at a boatyard.0:08 The primary task involves bonding a large, custom-fabricated composite panel to the forward beam and drum assembly, requiring precise alignment and subsequent fiberglass reinforcement.1:48 After securing the panel, the crew grinds down excess material, fills imperfections with filler, and prepares the surfaces for final lamination.3:18 The project also includes installing drainage deflectors and repairing damaged wood sections discovered during the removal of hardware.28:37 Additionally, the crew flushes the engines using a 20-liter bucket and a hose connected to the saildrive intake to prevent salt corrosion, a maintenance routine they plan to repeat every two weeks.6:56 The work continues with ongoing structural assessments of the bow and trampoline supports to ensure the integrity of the vessel's forward section.31:01

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