Boaty McSailface

Repairing collision damage on a Laser sailboat. The Laser is a lightweight boat that's decked over, so most repairs have to be made from the outside. I used epoxy for the structural repair because its stiffer and bonds better to the original polyester layup. (Refer to the WEST System manuals.) I switched to polyester for the filler (Bondo) and gelcoat. Many people warn not to do this. I find it works fine as long as the epoxy has cured at least a week, and has been thoroughly cleaned of amine blush and well sanded. These techniques can be used on any fiberglass repair where only one side is accessible. Be sure to extend the bonding area well outside of the original damage. This repair was done over 3 weekends. Of course, this isn't the only way to do it. Lots of folks have their favorite methods, its a little like debating Fords over Chevys. The idea is, your approach to a repair may have to be creative! This vid isn't meant to be a comprehensive how-to; its more like those shows on home improvements or car customizing. Don't despair - fix that boat and get out there again!

This week I tackle blister repair on my sailboat's rudder. I followed a step-by-step guide from BoatUS.com for blister repair. Hope you find this useful if you're doing the same DIY project. Let's continue getting this boat reading for sailing! List of supplies: A rotary sander; a face mask or respirator; a Dremel tool; protective eyewear; a cleaning brush; optional rubbing alcohol; rubber gloves; paint brushes; disposable spoons, knifes, and cups; epoxy (West Systems 105); hardener (West Systems 206 or 205); colloidal silica (West Systems 406); and fiberglass fabric. Boat: 1985 Beneteau First 38 Cameras: Panasonic G85 GoPro Hero 5 Audio: RØDE VideoMicro (on camera) and Zoom H1 (voiceover) Drone: DJI Mavic Pro Edited on Final Cut Pro X Music: 0:11 - Talk Talk by Nym 0:42 - TwentyOne by GBeats Productions 2:19 - Angelina by Nameless (14ème arrondissement) 2:39 - a-group-verve 5:26 - You by Petit Biscuit 5:50 - Angelina by Nameless (14ème arrondissement) 9:16 - Amazing Plan by Kevin MacLeod 12:23 You by Petit Biscuit Thanks for watching! Instagram: @MrJoshPost

Yacht Warlord is a Waarschip 725 Kwarttonner. This classic Dutch clinker-built boat is currently being restored on the West Coast of Scotland. For more information visit: www.yachtwarlord.co.uk Music: The Custodian of Records freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Custodian_of_Records/She_Hate_Me/Your_Blogs_in_my_business Copyright: Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Sailing off the coast of Puerto Rico