Sealing Our Windows Shut with ShrinkWrap (MJ Sailing - Ep 339)
We are SO CLOSE to moving our catamaran out of the tent and into the work yard - but first we need to make sure she's water tight!
In this week's episode we go through the process of trying to seal up all of our openings, including hatches and windows.
There is an exciting moment where we pull our Vetus flush hatches out of storage and get them lined up in their moulds, giving us a slight peek at what the finished look will be. Sadly this is only being done to mark and drill the holes before they go back into their boxes and are stored away once more.
In their place, we cut out squares of spare plywood, which get a coat of epoxy on the top and edges. When they've dried overnight ,we go around the molds with strips of butyl tape, and place the plywood over them, with Matt drilling them in from the bottom.
The next step in getting water tight is to close up the cabin side windows with shink wrap. Since we've never done this before, we enlist the help of our friend Colby, and between the three of us, we get both sides taped up. After that I go through with our heat gun to shrink the cover down and make it taught.
The area next to the tent is coming along nicely - it's all cleared out and ready for us! In next week's episode you'll see us prepare the space for the catamaran by putting down pavers, and then clearing out the tent of all our belongings. If we're lucky, and if the weather cooperates, we'll also be finally moving outside!
We hope you enjoy!
Thank you SO MUCH to all our Patrons for your continued support. Without your help, these videos, And This Build, would not be possible.
Much love,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie
If you have spring projects on your own boat and would like 5% off your purchase of Total Boat products, make sure to use our link here!
https://www.totalboat.com/MJSailing
Link to our boat: https://maxcruisemarine.com/
Thank you SO MUCH to our Patrons. These amazing supporters help keep us on the boat, our camera equipment up to date, and the videos coming. Without our patrons, these videos would not be possible.
To join the Patreon ranks, please visit:
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or
Buy us a beer through PayPal! https://www.paypal.me/MJSailing
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Help contribute to the build by shopping our Amazon Wish List!
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Kentmorr Marina
910 Kentmorr Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Thank you!, Matt & Jessica
Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
00:00 - Viewing Our Flush Deck Hatches
02:58 - Cutting plywood hatch covers
05:46 - Installing temporary hatch covers
08:35 - An Introduction to Dr. Shrinks
11:42 - Shrinking with our heat gun
14:35 - Moving the storage shed to its proper place
17:14 Closing
Music:
Act Calm - OTE
Feels Like Summer - Staffan Carlan
Sit Sit - Ingrid Wit
Pandemonium (Tribute Version) - The Mondays
Camera equipment used:
- Google Pixel 7
- GoPro Hero 8
- DJI Osmo Action 4
Previous Boats: 1983 Trisalu 37 - custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life) Where we've been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown,
Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth's; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England 1989
Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. - Bahamas - Jamaica - Cuba - Cayman Islands - Honduras - Guatemala - Belize - Mexico - Bermuda - Azores - Madeira - Canary Islands - Sint Maarten - BVI's - USVI's
Editing software: Adobe Premier Pro
Website: http://www.mjsailing.com
Facebook: / mattandjessicasailing
Instagram: / mattandjessicasailing
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We are SO CLOSE to moving our catamaran out of the tent and into the work yard – but first we need to make sure she’s water tight!
In this week’s episode we go through the process of trying to seal up all of our openings, including hatches and windows.
There is an exciting moment where we pull our Vetus flush hatches out of storage and get them lined up in their moulds, giving us a slight peek at what the finished look will be. Sadly this is only being done to mark and drill the holes before they go back into their boxes and are stored away once more.
In their place, we cut out squares of spare plywood, which get a coat of epoxy on the top and edges. When they’ve dried overnight ,we go around the molds with strips of butyl tape, and place the plywood over them, with Matt drilling them in from the bottom.
The next step in getting water tight is to close up the cabin side windows with shink wrap. Since we’ve never done this before, we enlist the help of our friend Colby, and between the three of us, we get both sides taped up. After that I go through with our heat gun to shrink the cover down and make it taught.
The area next to the tent is coming along nicely – it’s all cleared out and ready for us! In next week’s episode you’ll see us prepare the space for the catamaran by putting down pavers, and then clearing out the tent of all our belongings. If we’re lucky, and if the weather cooperates, we’ll also be finally moving outside!
We hope you enjoy!
Thank you SO MUCH to all our Patrons for your continued support. Without your help, these videos, And This Build, would not be possible.
Much love,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie
If you have spring projects on your own boat and would like 5% off your purchase of Total Boat products, make sure to use our link here!
https://www.totalboat.com/MJSailing
Link to our boat: https://maxcruisemarine.com/
Thank you SO MUCH to our Patrons. These amazing supporters help keep us on the boat, our camera equipment up to date, and the videos coming. Without our patrons, these videos would not be possible.
To join the Patreon ranks, please visit:
https://www.patreon.com/mjsailing
or
Buy us a beer through PayPal! https://www.paypal.me/MJSailing
or
Help contribute to the build by shopping our Amazon Wish List!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B2BOYEH9THAH/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_1
Delivery address:
Kentmorr Marina
910 Kentmorr Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Thank you!, Matt & Jessica
Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
00:00 – Viewing Our Flush Deck Hatches
02:58 – Cutting plywood hatch covers
05:46 – Installing temporary hatch covers
08:35 – An Introduction to Dr. Shrinks
11:42 – Shrinking with our heat gun
14:35 – Moving the storage shed to its proper place
17:14 Closing
Music:
Act Calm – OTE
Feels Like Summer – Staffan Carlan
Sit Sit – Ingrid Wit
Pandemonium (Tribute Version) – The Mondays
Camera equipment used:
– Google Pixel 7
– GoPro Hero 8
– DJI Osmo Action 4
Previous Boats: 1983 Trisalu 37 – custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life) Where we’ve been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown,
Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth’s; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England 1989
Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. – Bahamas – Jamaica – Cuba – Cayman Islands – Honduras – Guatemala – Belize – Mexico – Bermuda – Azores – Madeira – Canary Islands – Sint Maarten – BVI’s – USVI’s
Editing software: Adobe Premier Pro
Website: http://www.mjsailing.com
Facebook: / mattandjessicasailing
Instagram: / mattandjessicasailing
& / mj_wayfaring
Sealing Our Windows Shut with ShrinkWrap (MJ Sailing - Ep 339) Location
- Kent Island (38.9373391,-76.3289941)
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