⛵️ This DIY Sailboat Repair Has To Work... Right?

Will this desperate attempt to dry out the transom finally get the job done? This is my first real attempt at drying out a fiberglass laminate using a bit of heat and strong vacuum pressure…. The science makes sense, but will it actually work? Episode 72 Hydrovane Self-Steering Wind Vane: _*https://hydrovane.com/_* Check out Current Inc for all kinds of composite materials for your projects: _*https://currentcomposites.com/_* – – – _For behind the scenes updates and other interesting tid-bits, check out the Patreon group. All new memberships will receive a pack of Living For Sail stickers along with a hand-written thank you from yours truly. All funds from Patreon go towards the production of these videos. Thank you to our loyal Patreon members!_ *http://patreon.com/LivingforSail* If you would like to support this project with a one time donation, I would be very grateful and you can do that easily with Paypal: _*https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/livingforsail_* *Sponsors of the channel that help me to do my very BEST work* *SAVE 10% at Bolt Depot With this Link! - _http://boltdepot.com/lfs10_* *Bolt Depot* supplies the Antidote restoration project with all of the _*CORRECT_*grade 316 stainless steel fasteners that you _*CANNOT_* get at most local hardware stores. They are the family hardware store that has become the best online resource for everyday, and hard to find fasteners, shipped right to your door. _*https://www.akzonobel.com/_* *AkzoNobel* has been a leader in providing coatings to color and protect just about everything on this planet for over 200 years. Premium yacht coatings have been their specialty for over 140 years and we will be using an array of their top-shelf coating products on Antidote from the bottoms of the bilges, to the top-sides of the hull, the brightwork, and everything in between. The brands that we will be using include: _https://www.awlgrip.com/_ _https://www.interlux.com/_ _https://www.seahawkpaints.com/_ _*https://www.totalboat.com/livingforsail_* *Total Boat has everything you need to DIY your boat project to 11 out of 10. Use our link to save 5% on everything in their store (and it helps out the channel a bit too!) _*https://www.pyiinc.com/_* *PYI Inc.* has been helping boaters get connected with innovative marine products since 1981. They produce the PSS dripless shaft seal in their on-site machine shop, and operate the only world-wide facility for the refurbishment of the MAX-Prop feathering propeller (They are the distributor for New Max-Props to North and South America and Asia). PYI did an incredible job restoring Antidote’s 35 year old 3-blade Classic to “better than new” condition. Catch the action here: _https://youtu.be/SxjWJyJLPxU_ _*Helpful Products in this Video:_ *Tools:* Qidi Q2 3D Printer: _https://us.qidi3d.com/products/qidi-q2?variant=50968342233408&sca_ref=8558258.ZuDf0yxlpJ&sca_source=Q2_ Moisture Meter (Skipper 5): _https://amzn.to/4pbqbCP_ Vacuum Pump: _https://amzn.to/4xnST8p_ Vacuum Pressure Gauge: _https://amzn.to/4vLmVBg_ Fowler Electronic Level: _https://fowlerprecision.com/collections/levels-and-protractors/products/fowler-xtra-value-9-electronic-level-1_ *PPE:* You’re Going to Need a LOT of Gloves! I like these a lot: _https://amzn.to/4g3Eqpw_ Tyvek Protection Suit: _https://amzn.to/4ezHqci_ 3M Half Mask Respirator: _https://amzn.to/4mg7IDz_ P100 Cartridges for Dust: _https://amzn.to/3SedqbV_ P100 Cartridges for Organic Vapors: _https://amzn.to/3Oeoyo3_ _*Recommended Playlists:_* Watch our journey from the very beginning! _https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtx2ax0GHEtCLfDXEnG7jgVKQyJm_p6LT_ Catch the whole YANMAR Rebuild Journey: _https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtx2ax0GHEtAJnpymyi6MXuDSBPaed8ff_ Recommended playlist for other AWESOME boat refits: _https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jePbYffRlgk&list=PLtx2ax0GHEtAtHuhEfCm2ZnfyzFLWqBSu&index=1_ _*Connect with me:_* *Subscribe to the Channel:* _https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhxxvqtQ8z3fIc_abwndsg?sub_confirmation=1_ Email: _livingforsail (at) gmail.com_ Patreon: _http://patreon.com/LivingforSail_ Instagram: _http://instagram.com/livingforsail_ Facebook: _https://www.Facebook.com/livingforsail_ _*Affiliate Disclaimer:_* _I’ve provided some affiliate links in this video description that allow you to find some of the items mentioned in this video. If you decide to use the links, it supports the channel a bit at no extra cost to you. You, the viewer, are in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!_ YouTube Video URL: _https://youtu.be/JzvIPfW7qfo_ Video hashtags: #livingforsail #boatwork #Sailboatrefit #projectboat