Very nice repair, I just love that type of work. I make wooden, cedar strip canoes and also long boards with at-risk youth. We use epoxy, fiberglass, and laminates in these processes. Something to consider in the future is a vacuum bag press. They are commercially available from woodworking suppliers. Motorized pumps designed for this can be quite expensive, but we have found that a shop vac in conjunction with a micro hand pump works beautifully and a large bag, sealing tape, and hand pump can be had for less than $100.00. The bag, tape, and pump can be reused many times. The per square inch force exerted by a vacuum bag will far exceed manual clamping, but more importantly, it allows for 100% even force distribution to the layers of laminate top, bottom, and sides. We laminate 7-9 sheets of maple at a time not only glueing them, but also bending them, unsteamed, into complex curves to increase strength. Your repair turned out beautifully and made great sense.
Thank You for all your Wisdom,you Sir have become A Sailors patron Saint,i just stated my sailboat Journey after many Years of wishing I could sail..God Bless You Your SailingShip and Your Family!!
well done & good details. congrats. ... after 10 years away from owning a Pearson 43, I'm preparing (looking now) for something in the 36' - 38' range here in the PNW. fyi
Really enjoy your channel Christian. I have glued delaminated plies together but I used a light blast of compressed air to encourage the glue further into the areas to be glued. Also a simple veneer bag which woodworkers use to laminate wood components would have been nice for you to have. It is a clear sealable bag that you pull a vacuum on to evacuate all of the air from the bag thus pressing the wood components together with great force. It places an incredible amount of pressure, several tons on the object being glued. These setups are very economical as well. It beats weightlifting weights and c-clamps. Nice video and nice work!
Interesting video. Seems like those boards should have been better sealed around the edges initially - of course I guess no amount of waterproofing will stop delamination on a piece of wood that's 32 years old and stays wet. We're in the midst of looking for a boat. Hopefully we can avoid having to do similar work - at least initially.
I found you vid interesting and I can understand the need to keep and restore - its a large floor area.P.S I received your book yesterday (It only took a week from order to delivery to Sydney Aus) Have only read the first few pages but waiting for the weekend to get into it. Even my wife liked the first several pages and may read the book later.
You know what ? I'm gonna get your book too.. Because I realised recently That I really only became a competent boatowner When i started properly fixing everything Leaving nothing to chance Not hoping for the best But doing my best And rightfuly leaving the rest to God ..
One question: afterwords, how were the laminated outside plates?, weren't they folded and dark? How was it after sanding? Great job! Always a joy to see your insights. Ciao
I wonder if you could get the top lam off and kinda start from scratch with a new piece ? Good question for the next 5 yr. refit on the floor boards ? Let us know how this holds up . Thx ;)
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Hi! I finally found this video again. Have been waiting several months for the Smith product to become available again and it’s still out of stock. Would you recommend an alternative product by west marine or total boat? Thanks so much for this video.
Great vid Two questions: 1) Would it have been easier to use a grease gun to put the resin between the boards? 2) Could you have taken the top layer off used it on a new board?
+S/V Pau Hana (Sailing Vessel Pau Hana) I planed off some excess resin, but on the whole the edges were completely sealed. One corner, made pretty ragged by rot and being pulled over stubborn stainless screws, came out completely restored. My edges are hidden under trim, but even if exposed they'd look fine.
I would have gone immediately to G-Clamps - Would that not work? OK 5 secs later - AS many Clamps around the edges... Premature comment, Sorry. Luv and Peace.
I never would have thought that would be possible without seeing the video. Thanks for sharing Christian.
The floorboards turned out fantastic! I was a bit skeptical but then total surprise, they looked great! Well done sir!
Without doubt, the best sailing channel in the world.
After listening to and loving your commentary on all your video's I guess it's time to read your words.
you know you are on the right track when everything works and you can do no wrong. Nice video series...
Great video... thanks for sharing!
I keep my 30lbs of anchor chain next to my sail needle in a custom built calf harness. Its handy to keep around.
Good one!
Very nice repair, I just love that type of work. I make wooden, cedar strip canoes and also long boards with at-risk youth. We use epoxy, fiberglass, and laminates in these processes. Something to consider in the future is a vacuum bag press. They are commercially available from woodworking suppliers. Motorized pumps designed for this can be quite expensive, but we have found that a shop vac in conjunction with a micro hand pump works beautifully and a large bag, sealing tape, and hand pump can be had for less than $100.00. The bag, tape, and pump can be reused many times. The per square inch force exerted by a vacuum bag will far exceed manual clamping, but more importantly, it allows for 100% even force distribution to the layers of laminate top, bottom, and sides. We laminate 7-9 sheets of maple at a time not only glueing them, but also bending them, unsteamed, into complex curves to increase strength. Your repair turned out beautifully and made great sense.
That is a brilliant repair. Thanks for sharing it!
Christian, your videos remind me of my years sailing the Caribbean with my Dad. He too could do almost everything .
Thank You for all your Wisdom,you Sir have become A Sailors patron Saint,i just stated my sailboat Journey after many Years of wishing I could sail..God Bless You Your SailingShip and Your Family!!
well done & good details. congrats. ... after 10 years away from owning a Pearson 43, I'm preparing (looking now) for something in the 36' - 38' range here in the PNW. fyi
Really enjoy your channel Christian. I have glued delaminated plies together but I used a light blast of compressed air to encourage the glue further into the areas to be glued. Also a simple veneer bag which woodworkers use to laminate wood components would have been nice for you to have. It is a clear sealable bag that you pull a vacuum on to evacuate all of the air from the bag thus pressing the wood components together with great force. It places an incredible amount of pressure, several tons on the object being glued. These setups are very economical as well. It beats weightlifting weights and c-clamps. Nice video and nice work!
Nice repair job.
Enjoying your new boat parts. BTDT!
Very interesting, this is the first time I have ever seen this done.
Great job 👍🏼
Nice save, that was awesome...
Nice trick to save the orignal floor board..
Enjoyed the video. Thanks!
good information with a tinge of sarcastic comedy, i look forward to reading your book
Awesome job.
Great video, thanks.
Interesting video. Seems like those boards should have been better sealed around the edges initially - of course I guess no amount of waterproofing will stop delamination on a piece of wood that's 32 years old and stays wet.
We're in the midst of looking for a boat. Hopefully we can avoid having to do similar work - at least initially.
Picked up your book a couple days ago. Looking forward to reading it.
Thanks!
Paul Dierze ". @"
good job!!
You are so real! and so funny! Ha!!!
I found you vid interesting and I can understand the need to keep and restore - its a large floor area.P.S I received your book yesterday (It only took a week from order to delivery to Sydney Aus) Have only read the first few pages but waiting for the weekend to get into it. Even my wife liked the first several pages and may read the book later.
good job
good stuff
another quality video, you have great patience, if you are ever in Ireland, I have a few jobs you can do for me LOL
First he needs to work on mine. 😉
You know what ?
I'm gonna get your book too..
Because I realised recently
That I really only became a competent boatowner
When i started properly fixing everything
Leaving nothing to chance
Not hoping for the best
But doing my best
And rightfuly leaving the rest to God ..
One question: afterwords, how were the laminated outside plates?, weren't they folded and dark? How was it after sanding? Great job! Always a joy to see your insights. Ciao
I wonder if you could get the top lam off and kinda start from scratch with a new piece ? Good question for the next 5 yr. refit on the floor boards ? Let us know how this holds up . Thx ;)
Hi! I finally found this video again. Have been waiting several months for the Smith product to become available again and it’s still out of stock. Would you recommend an alternative product by west marine or total boat? Thanks so much for this video.
Great vid
Two questions:
1) Would it have been easier to use a grease gun to put the resin between the boards?
2) Could you have taken the top layer off used it on a new board?
Veneer is only 1/16th. Won't stand separating.
Did you use anything on the edges when finished?
+S/V Pau Hana (Sailing Vessel Pau Hana) I planed off some excess resin, but on the whole the edges were completely sealed. One corner, made pretty ragged by rot and being pulled over stubborn stainless screws, came out completely restored. My edges are hidden under trim, but even if exposed they'd look fine.
+Christian Williams thanks for the reply. What was the name of the product?
A modern day Matchurin
I would have gone immediately to G-Clamps - Would that not work?
OK 5 secs later - AS many Clamps around the edges...
Premature comment, Sorry.
Luv and Peace.
mate, with your voice do your book on audible, so its an audiobook. people listen while they work on their computers all day, they cant read books.
I would buy new ones! Just wasting your time with old ones! Have fun!