Catamaran Mistertong · video

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The owners of a catamaran perform structural fiberglass repairs on the forward starboard deck after discovering soft spots near a cleat.3:26 The repair process involves removing screws, sanding the surface, and applying two layers of 300-gram fiberglass cloth with epoxy resin.8:19 To ensure proper adhesion, the surface is sanded between layers to remove the vitrified finish.10:12 The crew plans to finish the repair with a final layer of filler and sanding before addressing loose cleats in the forward peaks.20:27 During the project, the owner maintains the boat's watermaker by cleaning the seawater intake filter, which had become clogged with seaweed.2:40 The system is tested by monitoring the pressure increase and the transition from saltwater to freshwater production.5:08 The crew also utilizes heavy rainfall to wash the deck and solar panels.17:10 The owner notes that the generator consumed approximately 2.5 liters of diesel over 7 to 8 hours of operation while powering tools and the watermaker.6:57

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