#245t WHY does the Leopard Windows DELAMINATE? Sailing Sisu Leopard 45 Catamaran Circumnavigating
June 03, 2024 by Sailing Sisu | Language: EN Play Time: 00:33:07 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Diagnosing and Understanding the Issue
The Leopard Catamaran, chosen as their home for a life of full-time sailing, faces challenges due to delaminated windows. F&F recognize the critical need to address this issue promptly. The windows exhibit significant white and gray delamination with parts sticking unevenly. In certain areas, whole sections lack laminations.Warranty Struggles and Budget Constraints
F&F recount their attempts to utilize warranties for replacements but faced rejections due to high costs, impacting their travel budget. A single window replacement costs a hefty $5,000. This revelation puts a damper on their plans, compelling them to consider charting options to finance further travels.The DIY Plan Unfolds
Unwilling to succumb to financial constraints, F&F decide on a DIY approach, planning a meticulous project using wooden lumber and specialized tools. They begin preparations by purchasing necessary materials including a Makita brushless saw and drill, confident in their ability to handle the task.Leveraging Expertise Amidst Challenging Conditions
Location plays a significant role as they undertake this ambitious project on Stocking Island in the Bahamas, known for its stunning blue waters. They navigate through complex technical challenges under ideal conditions offered by Georgetown’s serene setting amidst hundreds of nearby boats.Strategies and Techniques Deployed
F&F create wooden frames and utilize C-Flex for sealing around the windows, aiming for precision in every detail. They use spacer wedges to achieve the right distance and pressure points. Despite challenges like potential boat movement affecting the window seal during unstable sea conditions, they devise solutions using various materials such as guitar strings for cutting tasks, demonstrating their adaptability and creativity in problem-solving.The Outcome and Future Plans
With determination and meticulous work, they successfully remove the delaminated layers, replace weather strips, and reinstall the windows on Sisu. The process involves careful attention to detail, patience, and teamwork. Despite facing some gaps and high spots after the repair that need fine-tuning upon arrival in Puerto Rico, F&F express satisfaction with their handiwork under challenging conditions.Moral of the Story
This episode highlights not just a physical challenge but also the emotional and financial hurdles faced by Sailing Sisu as they undertake this project. Their success reflects determination, adaptability, and a strong commitment to each other and their shared dream of circumnavigating the globe aboard Sisu. Their journey is an inspiring testament to what can be achieved with perseverance and a can-do attitude. As F&F chart future courses on their sailing adventure, this endeavor showcases that sometimes it’s not about having all the answers or endless resources but the ability to find creative solutions and the resilience to carry on.This week we share why the Leopard windows delaminate and how we fixed it.
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We are two crazies from South Africa, Frik & Petro. We knew absolutely nothing about sailing, but the ocean has always been calling. So, we got rid of all our stuff, bought a Leopard 45 Catamaran, and set sail. Follow us as this story unfolds! This is a sea-life adventure captained by a couple of nomads who have built their lives on doing what inspires them in the moment. Join us and see how we break free of the traditional lifestyle, creating videos of our journey, adventures, life on board, and lessons learned along the way. It will be super rewarding if we can be an inspiration or contribute in any way to anybody wanting to fulfil their dreams.
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We are two crazies from South Africa, Frik & Petro. We knew absolutely nothing about sailing, but the ocean has always been calling. So we got rid of all our stuff, bought a Leopard 45 Catamaran, and set sail. Follow us as this story unfolds! This is a sea-life adventure captained by a couple of nomads who have built their lives on doing what inspires them in the moment. Join us and see how we break free of the traditional lifestyle, creating videos of our journey, adventures, life on board, and lessons learned along the way. It will be super rewarding if we can be an inspiration or contribute in any way to anybody wanting to fulfill their dreams. SISU (Finnish concept) is a grim, gritty, white-knuckle form of courage in situations where success is against the odds. Taking action against the odds and displaying courage and resoluteness in the face of adversity, in other words, deciding on a course of action and then sticking to that decision even despite repeated failures.
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