Why Fiberglass Fails (and How to Fix It) | E010

Being Human is no fun at times… This is one of them. This week we do a few fiberglass repairs to get ready for the new core and I make a pretty annoying mistake along the way. *** For behind the scenes updates and other interesting tid-bits, check out the newly minted 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 *** Helpful Products in this video: Electric Scissors (That Actually WORK GREAT!): https://amzn.to/3qAOnpJ Tungsten Fiberglass Blade for Electric Scissors: https://amzn.to/3KOfW5J Fiberglass Fin Roller: https://amzn.to/44j5sSM West Systems 105 Epoxy: https://amzn.to/3R0NAca Used Peel Ply Wallet! https://www.amazon.com/usedpeelplywallet *** Recommended Playlists: Watch our journey from the very beginning! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtx2ax0GHEtCLfDXEnG7jgVKQyJm_p6LT Recommended playlist for other AWESOME boat refits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jePbYffRlgk&list=PLtx2ax0GHEtAtHuhEfCm2ZnfyzFLWqBSu&index=1 *** Connect with me: Email: livingforsail (at) gmail.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/LivingforSail Instagram: http://instagram.com/livingforsail Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/livingforsail *** 0:00 - Welcome to the Boat Shed 0:25 - Prepping Holes in the Deck for Repair 2:52 - Cutting New Glass For Hole Repair 4:49 - Clean and Install New Glass for Hole Repair 8:43 - Removing the Forward Head Holding Tank 10:32 - Thoughts on Composting Heads? 11:51 - Checking the Results of the Fiberglass Repair 13:13 - Laying Out and Measuring the New Fiberglass 14:21 - Installing the Fiberglass on the Deck 16:33 - I Made a Mistake… 19:00 - Outtakes *** YouTube Video URL: https://youtu.be/MAjmjZja8cA *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! *** Video hashtags: #livingforsail #boatwork #sailboatrefit