Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 - How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat
October 09, 2022 by Distant Shores TV | Language: EN Play Time: 00:12:36 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
This time on Distant Shores we reach a literal turning point in the build of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat – the hull is turned over to upright position so interior welding can begin! We make the first trip down below where we learn how a proper aluminum weld is made and what is required of welders to meet safety standards. We are then shown how the metal work is inspected so the highest quality construction is achieved.
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00:00 Show Introduction and episode summary
00:40 Flashback to cruising in the French Waterways
01:17 The hull of Distant Shores IV goes on a road trip to be turned upright
02:18 First look at the interior of the hull
02:53 Fedde Siemensma demonstrates how a weld is made and tested
05:10 Update on the work that’s been done since last visit
06:10 Klaas Kuperus shows how welds are inspected
08:57 Discussion on CE safety standards and Lloyd’s certification
09:45 Tour of the bow and flashback to Paul making the first weld there
10:17 Upcoming work to be done to complete the hull and time frame for completion
11:48 Next build slot available and what’s coming up in future videos
12:13 Meet us at the United States Sailboat Show, Annapolis MD October 13-17, 2022
12:36 END
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The Shards are award-winning travel documentary television producers and videographers who have been sailing internationally since 1989 documenting their global adventures for television, social media, in books and sailing publications. They have sailed over 110,000 nm including 9 ocean crossings and are the producers and presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series which is broadcast to 47 million households in 24 languages around the world. Through their TV programs, YouTube videos, articles/blogs and popular boat show cruising seminars, the Shards help anyone dreaming of setting sail to get out on the water and experience their own adventures safely and comfortably.
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