This is a HUGE Step forward! | Steel Boat Restoration | Ch 5 E 104

  • April 26, 2024 by Wayward Life Sailing |
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:10:27
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We are moving forward and knocking projects off the list as we work to get our steel boat back in the water.

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Taryn, Logan & Max We are currently living on Vancouver Island on our 40 ft Van De Stadt Norman 40 Sailboat Papa Rumba, with our puppy dog Max. Our videos show you our sailing adventures both above and below the water and our travel adventures. Emphasis on sustainability, ethical travel, nature and living with the smallest environmental footprint we can without going insane. We share sailing, hiking, road trips, camping, and exploring new places, as well as what it's like to live an alternative lifestyle on the water.

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Wayward Life Sailing recently completed several significant projects as part of their steel boat restoration process, and one particularly large undertaking is currently in progress. The team – comprising Taran, Logan, and Max – has set their sights on revamping the AF cabin for enhanced insulation and reduced water vulnerability.

The Spray Foam Dilemma

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In a previous episode, Taran began wrapping their steel boat in spray foam to ensure that it remains as structurally sound and weatherproof as possible. However, this first round of foam application did not quite meet all their requirements for various reasons.

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    Solving the Bulkhead and Cabin Issues

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    Upon realizing these inadequacies, Taran made it a priority to prepare all necessary areas for respraying foam. As they prepared everything, though, a new issue arose: they noticed that the bulkhead within the AF cabin also required spraying with foam.

    Weeks of Hard Work

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  • This would enable them to effectively install a new bulkhead, paving the way for subsequent spray foam applications
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    Rewilding Wood with Steel Support

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    To maintain and further fortify the structural integrity of their project, they added steel support where necessary. This strategic approach proved to be a smart decision as it reduced potential issues that may have arisen due to wood-water contact.

    Tackling Rot

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    Making a ‘Wood Sandwich’

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    To enhance the stability of their flooring above steel supports, Taran and his crew ingeniously created a ‘wood sandwich’ structure that secured everything firmly.

    The After Cabin Transformation

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