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Building A Boom For My Ocean-Going Boat! (With Cheap Wood)
November 22, 2024 · 35 min · 111K views
What this video covers
The owner of a Freedom 35 catamaran constructs a custom boom using pine timber and hardwood side strips to achieve a T-section profile.10:39 To ensure structural integrity under sail pressure, the project involves dry-fitting the components, bonding them with epoxy and microfibers, and planning for a future fiberglass lamination.19:31 The builder utilizes repurposed chain plates as brackets for the gooseneck connection, noting the difficulty of aligning bolt holes in timber without a pillar drill.3:05 Additionally, the project includes replacing a faulty engine rectifier to stabilize charging voltage at approximately 14 volts.31:01 The engine also exhibits signs of a failing fuel pump, which causes hard starting.32:13 Work on the boom remains paused due to cold temperatures, as the epoxy requires a minimum of 5 degrees Celsius to cure.15:31 Future plans include installing an autopilot and addressing the fuel pump issue.35:31
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