⛵️Hurricane damaged catamaran. Vacuum infusion hatch test

[@TotalBoat]

What an informative video, Mads! Also, to heat up the epoxy bottles, we use "Seed Mats"! They are typically used to help seeds germinate but man do they work well to keep resin warm!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) I see a lot of comments have suggested the germination heater doohickies. I did not know that was a thing - I'll check them out :)

[@suricatedomal123]

Man... Spending your days on a boatyard playing with all these toys on sunny Florida. You're living the dream!

[@SailLife]

I 100% agree :D

[@rmontano3450]

Love your videos... You should protect that valuable tools trailer from easy theft .. Put it up on blocks and remove the wheels, storing them and the nuts in the storage building. Install a hitch lock. Avoid the grief of a drive away by making it too troublesome.

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much 🙂 There is a lead keel and 3 giant trucks blocking access to the tool trailer. Also, there is a couple that lives in their RV in the yard right now. They're right next to the catamaran. I do have a hitch lock on there and video surveillance both inside and outside of the tool trailer 🙂

[@lancer525]

@@SailLife Just to bring a little humor to this protecting the tool trailer, I recommend that you read the short novel "Bank Shot" by Donald Westlake. It is a hilarious little story about what could happen. Just a thought...

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Every other person in Florida is a thief

[@wallacegrommet9343]

I wonder if the Vac Checker is the vacuum leak lol

[@MikeAG333]

I'm pretty sure that Mads said the trailer (and boat) isn't accessible by vehicle. There's just too much stuff in the way, like boats and things.

[@jamesgordon2289]

This felt like a classic Sail Life video from the old days. 100% Mads tinkering with fiberglass. I Loved it

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! That was so nice to hear 🙂

[@MultiBmorgan]

@@jamesgordon2289 somehow did give me a vibe and a smile. (. Not that I do not enjoy and look forward to all of them).

[@brucevogel2693]

Takes me back to the episodes I thoroughly enjoyed from Denmark. Looking forward to your Vacuum Infusion with the Carbon Fibre. All the best.

[@SailLife]

It was a lot of fun for me to rewatch that old episode. I did start missing Jokull (my dog) a whole lot, but other than that, it was a fun blast from the past :)

[@nelsonfortier]

Am I the only one who wants to see how Mads organizes all his archive footage? Always impressed when I see clips of the past tossed in. Well done Mads & Ava!

[@Stikker021]

Heating pads - I use the heating pads available from pet stores which are used to heat reptile cages. They do not get too warm. I use them to germinate seeds for my garden to get an early planting as well as when I bake bread during winter months - great for bread dough fermenting. 👍

[@pwrplay8709]

Similar pads are used in home brewing.

[@mindertdeboer9250]

I was going to suggest the same, terrarium heating pads.

[@johnlove4183]

Or maybe a block heater matt from amazon

[@chasfoster12]

Or a heating pad for your back that you can buy off of Amazon

[@anderslarsen9477]

I've worked a lot on vacuum systems in my profession as an hv cable jointer. The easiest way to find a leak, in my opinion, is a spray bottle with alcohol (sprit). Fine mist spray, everywhere you suspect the leak could be. The vacuum will suck in the alcohol and it rapidly expands, giving you an immideate reaction on the vacuummeter. The alcohol inside evaporates in an instant and does not leave any residue.

[@SailLife]

That is a really cool tip! I'll give that a try! Thanks :)

[@anderslarsen9477]

@SailLife No problems. I'm available if you have any questions about vacuum, just let me know 🙂

[@SailLife]

@@anderslarsen9477 Thank you so much :)

[@cals4200]

We would always use a seedling heat mat. Very affordable and lots of varieties large and small on Amazon. Keep up the good work, love the videos.

[@petegraham1458]

Yes they work , get the temperature controller that matches the downside is the accuracy is not as precise as you may w@nt but they work and the cost is affordable.

[@rssea814]

+1 on seed heating mats, with a temp controller.

[@honeybadgerisme]

Yes! I was hoping someone recommended this!

[@BradHottman]

There is the Coleman Powerchill 40-qt Hot/Cold Thermoelectric Cooler works on 12vdc or 120vac that may work for keeping things cold or hot.

[@FlyNineVictor]

Garden centers usually carry heating mats for germinating seeds. They look just like the mat you used in Denmark.

[@ambientsoundsforsleeping9122]

I was about to suggest the exact same thing!

[@TheKidGalahad]

Greetings Mads. You can find heating pad from other industries, I live in Saskatchewan Canada so I know what cold weather is. I have made heated Shelters for some of our feral cats here. So if you need higher output in the 300 W range I have used old waterbed heaters. But they can overheat if not in direct contact with a heat absorbing mass (water bladder, or cement block). Also there is lower output heating mats used to start seedlings. I would argue the temperature difference you need to produce from 45° to say 90°F could be accomplished in your cooler with its high installation. Another out-of-the-box solution is you can buy a 12 V non-compressor style refrigerator. They come with a plug that is polarity reversing which turns it into a heater. I hope this helps.

[@patrickmaloney6440]

Hey Mads, she's coming along nicely. Interested in why you would use a dry layup and vacuum infusion, rather than a wet layout that is then vacuum bagged. Matt at The Duracell Project has had great results with all his fibreglassing doing it this way.

[@MultiBmorgan]

If there was an olympic event for youtubers you'd receive the gold Mads!

[@bphenry]

BTW - Just putting a low wattage lightbulb in the cooler will warm it right up. You could even add a thermostat and Bob's your uncle.

[@stephenworsfold8678]

On several occasions i have got refrigerators for free from a recycler after they have removed the compressor and heated it with a small incandesant bulb for heat and kept my epoxy and other temperature sensitive supplies. Good insulation and seals and shelves you can configure however you need. I have never needed a thermostat.

[@gpdewitt]

What temperature are you looking for to heat your epoxy? I can think of several non-custom possibilities. Hot water. Electric blanket. Heating pad(s). Those comfort heating things made to heat up in a microwave. Hot bricks heated in an oven, or over a fire then covered in some kind of cloth to protect your cooler. A sheet of hard insulation cut into a box instead of the cooler.

[@ChuckScheaffer]

Hey Mads, I found hot water makes a better way to heat epoxy than heating the air in a hot box. My boatyard had an outdoor sink and I used it to heat epoxy resin and hardener. The epoxy containers will float, but the resin inside heats very thoroughly. I found the right size plastic bucket or a small plastic trash can fit the resin and hardener so it stayed upright when it floats. You can heat water on a grille if you don't have boatyard hot water. I also heat spray paint this way so it flows better.

[@johnnylightning1491]

Looks like things are coming along nicely. Before you know it you'll be a two boat family. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@Dragging79]

You are the man, Mads. As always, thank you for sharing and very best to you.

[@SailLife]

Thank you! Glad you like it :)

[@OneSurferDude]

Love the videos...the only problem that I have with them is that they are not longer...LOL...You have a ton of ideas and incorporating CAD, Infusion & other things keep me hooked. Love also seeing what you do the the SVs & your reasoning behind your choices. I may not agree with it all but I can see you logic when you explain it. Keep it up!

[@laurapitre5797]

You should be able to make your own harness extensions and save quite a bit of money. Order some tinned copper wire and waterproof electrical connectors and get busy.

[@gregshonting4457]

Recently Amazon has started carrying silicon heating pads meant for keeping food warm at parties. One of those might work.

[@johnharp3125]

Love your videos. I like you idea of testing the engines before installation and suggest building your own engine test stand using 2x4 and 4x4 lumber or steel tubing. Put caster wheels on the corners, set the engine and transmission on the motor mounts in the stand, and hook up the fuel, water, battery, and gauge assembly.

[@jlsinchina]

You are an exceedingly capable human!

[@USA4thewin]

welcome back ,, we miss you

[@jonessmith2068]

Excellent video as always! Now you need an "Oh Glorious Vacuum Infusion" tee-shirt.

[@fireantsarestrange]

You can use heating pads that they sell for germinating seeds etc... you can probably find many different sizes and they also sell temperature control units that regulate temp on the mats.

[@clark7117]

I believe alcohol would affect and weaken the resin, so I'd use a small amount of non-aggressive dawn dish soap and water. Clean thoroughly.

[@jongdt]

Nice little project and looking forward to your TIG welding skills. I also just started TIG welding stainless and its much a more precise job then the stig welding and had te regrind the tungsten often. I use a peltier cooling box for heating resins and 2 part paint. These can be used as a cooler or heater just by simply rotating the polarity on the 12V DC plug

[@pmcjrm]

I too can't wait for the welding video...going to love to hear about how you power the welder with the sources you have....have been wanting to get into welding and so hopefully the video gives me some ideas and inspiration...

[@briancostello]

Shop for "seedling" mats. super cheap and they come in lots of different sizes. hook them up to a temp controller for fancy temp control. or just let them rip inside a cooler. perfectly safe

[@BasilDyrul]

Hi. Been following your adventures with interest for about 5 years now. I really like what you are doing, keep up the good work ! I would be very grateful if you could add a Russian soundtrack to the video. It won't be hard for you to do it, and Russian speakers will enjoy watching your blog more. Much obliged

[@bruceyoung1343]

So happy to see you going in a positive direction. Yes. Snow. Some areas worse than my 3” we got

[@cs9260]

FYI: Subscribed, binge watch and like all your videos, look your channel up on the search bar...... Yet the channel has NEVER come upon my feed?? Love the channel by the way!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :) That's odd that it doesn't pop up. Hopefully, I haven't angered the almighty algorithm ;)

[@ilmangiamandragole7857]

Some vacuum seal carbon parts would be stunning on the boat😍🔥

[@svbarryduckworth628]

It is COLD down here in Florida this January. We are used to a few cold nights but this cold daytime stuff is not normal in our experience since 2027 when we first came here in our boat. Folks on the local cruiser's net are starting to call it the Florida Icy Double-U instead of ICW. You should have bought a scrap parts engine for all those missing brackets and weird parts. . Something with a spun bearing or the like so it wouldn't be too expensive or a cracked head since you didn't need one of those. I found a really great local fiberglass shop in Fort Pierce which is amazing. They even have their own house-brand epoxy.. It's called the fiberglass supply depot and it is right on Rt. 1 and isn't that far from you in a car. There is also a Massive marine consignment warehouse less than a mile away also on Rt. 1. You could spend a day at the consignment shop just wandering around. It is like boating Mecca. Disneyland for Cruisers.

[@dustinlaborde4537]

You can use a 40 W lightbulb inside that ice chest and it will do a wonderful job of heating up your epoxy. I have done it many times whilst doing fiberglass projects. It will actually heat it up quite nicely no chance of a burning down the tool shed.

[@jstaffordii]

Get a seed starting heated mat for inside the cooler. They are regulated to 75 F temperature .

[@jayjohnson7691]

I really look forward to your videos every week. Best boat channel out there. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@davecooper8465]

good god you did the rudder five years ago. l was watching you a long time befor that. l think l can remember you replacing a deisel heater on OBLIX for you and your dog .And l had been watching you for some time befor that time fly`s does it not

[@davidyendoll5903]

Hi Mads . You might find a simple and cheap leak detecting tool in a shop selling car parts and tools which closely resembles a doctor's stethoscope ; the thing they often have hanging round their necks to listen to hearts and breathing . The mechanics version have a metal pin which can locate engine vibrations or noises and a alternative little bellows end piece to track down noise from leaking air pressure . These devises are so handy for finding noises , Soapy water can help locate leaks when water damage is of no consequence . Then there are smoke making pressure devises to consider , but these machines are expensive and bulky , really too much weapon for for your needs at present ! A belated happy new year to you both !

[@JMichaelMoir]

Well done Mads! ❤

[@milt7348]

Stay safe and we'll see you next week.

[@SailLife]

Thank you and you too :)

[@PatJHeffernan]

I’m enjoying the return to boat DIY. Great fun. Keep it up!

[@MikeAG333]

How much longer is this going to be called a "44 foot long hurricane damaged catamaran", rather than "(enter the boat name here)"?

[@SailLife]

Good question ... names are hard ;)

[@graemelliott3942]

Sounds like a naming contest❤

[@NateGoesOutside]

Athena 2

[@LG-ct8tw]

Athena too

[@NateGoesOutside]

@ indeed

[@KarelRode]

Contact the hydroponics folks as they often use heating mats. Very interesting session today.

[@Zigge]

For drilling venting holes in the foam and even softer woods, its a lot more convenient and fast to use a homemade drill. Find a discarded bicycle and snip out one of the wheel spokes. Then hammer it flat in one end and grind a simple arrow point spade drill tip on it. The "spade" only need to be ever so slightly wider than the spoke. ^ You will find it drills just as fast as a regular spiral drill, but you will get next to no swarf and say a 10-inch drill has a lot less tendency to snap than a short spiral drill.

[@BrianSimpson-tk3xj]

Always amusing to watch you work.

[@svlamancha9877]

Great episode Mads hope all your parts come in so we get a fun video next week🤣 think about putting something on the ground to give you a clean walking surface, you must be carrying in a lot of dirt into the boat 👍

[@rogerhiggins6599]

Gday .I was in Canaveral yesterday and saw Athena and left a little something at the bar to help with engine parts.Gr8 channel

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! That was very nice of you and a big surprise :)

[@geekdomo]

I cannot believe it’s been 6 years since you did the last infusion!!! I really hope that plasma cutter works out well for you. Can’t wait to see what you do with it ❤❤❤- Joe

[@SVLunaSeas]

I learned so much evwrtime i watch your videos! Thanks!

[@SailLife]

Glad you're enjoying them! Thanks for watching :)

[@palandorstvold5622]

Name of the boat must be "Glorious"

[@50blitz50]

Your videos are fantastic. It is something I look forward to Sunday mornings. Have you thought about advertising here or elsewhere for siezed yanmar engines. I imagine the parts you are looking for don't need to be new and can be salvaged.

[@SailLife]

That's a great idea :) I'm sure if anyone is sitting on a seized Yanmar 3ym30ae, they'll reach out :)

[@rgarizonahomestead2729]

I have been dollowing for years, and each weeks video is great. I, you guys, have a fantastic week ahead. See you guys next Sunday

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much! You too 🙂

[@AvaSailLife]

Thank you so much for following along 😊

[@earnknee]

I really enjoy these videos. Thank you!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@frodosadventures8757]

A friend recommended using a cheap stethoscope with the bit that you put on your chest removed to find and pin point leaks. I tried it yesterday and it worked great! Unfortunately I ditched the flow mesh because I couldn't get it to lay neatly, and this caused the resin to not flow well. It wouldn't wet out the last 1/3 of it. Looks like I'm throwing out a couple of hundred dollars of carbon and resin and a couple of days work! Try again next weekend!

[@JesperGottliebLarsen]

Enjoying your videos Sir. Looking forward to follow you both on this epic adventure. I’v done a few boat restoration and last year I designed and build a boat from scratch. Almost done as I only need to install the engine. Waiting on spring as I’m also working outside. I’m not a software engineer but I’m marketing manager at a major software company Regards from Denmark.

[@stevenross3577]

"Action-packed spreadsheet action"...maybe the only time in history that string of words ever occurred together

[@bluemaxx2006]

Very fun video...looking forward to the welding. I hope you have a couple fire extinguishers in your little workshop!

[@jamesdowell9676]

If you simply place a incandescent light in a cooler it will be far more than adequate for warming of resins. Simple and easy. You will probably only need a low wattage 10-20 watt bulb to prevent excessive heat as it will get vary hot with only a 60 watt bulb. We built a plywood box at work to heat our lunch and a single 60 watt bulb it was piping hot in a few hrs. Basically a kids easy bake oven if you remember those 😂 Good luck to ya!

[@GPSJayDog22]

Another great show. Thank you 4 sharing 🙂

[@claudehopper9813]

That's one very lucky Catamaran ! It's gunna be a great rebuilt with Madd at the wheel .

[@DanMaker]

In my limited experience with vacuum infusion, I'd have set it up the other direction, with infusion and vacuum on the long sides, so the resin has a shorter distance to flow. Possibly even infusing down the middle and vacuum along both long edges.

[@cbi987]

I have an idea about warming your epoxy. Try a Sous Vie (can't remember how to spell it). It's a cooker designed to heat water to a specific temperature. Your food is in a zip lock bag and the heater circulates the water to the temp you set it. No more fire hazard or concern about too much or too little heat.

[@uncletris]

Hey Mads & Eva. I know the feeling about ‘sticker shock’ for the engine components, I’ve just finished making an engine control box, panel & wiring loom for our refit boat project. I highly recommend doing something similar if you feel inclined, it’s very simple once you get into it and makes a great project. The benefit is full customisation of the layout, and the looms are made for the boat, so no unnecessary coils.

[@SailLife]

With CAD and send cut send (or a similar service) I could make a really nice looking panel :) I like that idea a lot! Thank for suggesting it :)

[@Herbert-r4n]

Hi, your videos are great! Why don't you install an electronic drive? With a nice solar roof. That could save you a lot of work with the old motors. You can always use a small diesel generator as a bread supply. Just an idea. Best regards

[@kiweekeith]

Thanks for Yet Another Great vidclip .... Re the 'Leak' .... I have the 'Very Same' Vacuum Pump .... A different 'Label/Name' .... As they do .... :-) :-) :-) I use mine for some 'Refrigeration Stuff' and mine also has a 'Leak' back thru' the pump.... Could be an issue with the 'Non Return' function within the pump .... Try to Isolate the Pump using a Good Quality 'Ball Valve' and fittings .... Very Best to ALL from ChCh, NZ

[@DVanHamlin]

Looking forward to learning more about vacuum infusing, and looking forward to the welder use.

[@mk1photography62]

Thanks for the spiffy video and it's good to see you doing the vacuum infusion again 😁

[@stephenworsfold8678]

I have done quite a lot of infusions using either Vinylester infusion resin or Proset infusion epoxy and generally prefer the VE for a number of reasons. I like the turnaround time (for demolding) lower viscosity, and general better physical properties. The Corezyn VE i use has a tensile strength about a third stronger than the epoxy and better elongation, as well as being cheaper. It is of course a bit irrelevant as even polyester is stronger than any of us really need.

[@FamillieVanGrimhuijzen]

DIY 2 the max I love it!

[@mikeskelly2356]

Build an insulated MDF 'hotbox' that uses an incandescent bulb or an infra-red heat lamp to maintain a warm space for epoxy. If you want to go all in, you can install a thermostatic vent on the box to keep an even, set temp... Our big Stainless box lost some heater elements and replacements were impossible to find. While we searched, I used a plywood shipping crate lined with some foil faced 4cm insulation, installed two sockets and 100 watt bulbs, then swiped the 'Bi-metallic' heat vent from our big guy. We kept using it and never fixed the old one... ⛵✌

[@JohnCampanelli-w7e]

Looking forward to the build

[@AvaSailLife]

Looking forward to sharing it with you 😊

[@toddtwenter3242]

continues to be a great video series. I'm quite amazed at your breadth of knowledge and skill.

[@patrickadams6394]

I suggest getting a water bed heater. I'm using one for my epoxy box and it works really well.

[@judd-sv-galileo]

Killing it Mads Seems like it stayed cold there in the cape since Simon and I left. Hope your enjoying the BBQ’s Cheers George and Simon.

[@robertjeter5984]

Harbor Freight should sponsor all your videos you sold me on the joint

[@pouldamsbo1773]

Thanks for an entertaining channel, here are the tolerances for wind turbine blade repairs. but with with the small vacuum pump it will be difficult to get the vacuum down . Infusion cannot take place with a vacuum level above 50 mbar. A leak test should be performed before the infusion is performed. Leak test results the pressure level in the vacuum bag must not increase by 30 mbar (6 mbar per min)

[@johnmerrett5186]

For heating pads find a winemakers shop, they have -ads to fit 2 demijohns on, and use 10w power be just right capnjohn ⚓️👍🇬🇧😎

[@ronwinter45]

Outstanding

[@AndrewBittinger]

Automobile parts stores should be able to get strip heaters that are used on engines in cold climates!

[@DaveStrickland-w9f]

Looking for warming pads safe to work with your infusion chemicals. I would use plant warming pads. Waterproof and gentle heat. Some have temp control also. Great Videos, you've taught me a lot. Thanks Again.

[@bobmeador4465]

Well done - video and your vacuum infusion test.

[@SailLife]

Thank you! :D

[@jeffmcgough7664]

Bye Bye cooler. Been there, done that...more than once.

[@dcallan812]

Tramp ramp flaps, an interesting project. 2x👍

[@doncastor4807]

Check out seed starting mats. They run at 75 degrees. On another note I'm down in palm bay sorting some tools and stuff for my mom that were my father's who recently pass. I'll drop you an email of what she has to see if you need any and drop them by.

[@mr.e7022]

Infrared heating lamps. Got them off Amazon. Used a lamp dimmer to regulate temperature. 250 Watts Heat Lamp Bulbs, R40 Brooder Heat Lamp for Chickens, I used marine tex to patch the water pump housing on a Honda outboard. After many years the engine still ran. Maybe you could do the same for the Yanmar heat exchanger.

[@terryfoster7752]

Try some plant germination mats to keep things warm. cheap, and work at about 80 degrees F. I use them to keep my Li batteries from freezing and to warm my sourdough bread.

[@magchicago100]

your test bag was not a "failure" as it's goal was to test the system and method. As if found issues it was therefore a success as it has prevented such when using the molds. :)

[@JCAJCA3]

Very interesting video! Thanks Mads.

[@SailLife]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@toddbevan4414]

Mads, the guys back in Denmark are laughing at you for the calling Florida's weather "cold".

[@Ian_Christensen]

You probably know this Mads. But you could seal up The under-side (Work-place) with some tarp and bring a A/C down and set the humidity levels and temp just perfekt for the curing. Makes a much stronger bond.

[@patraic5241]

It's straight forward to make a cure box. Knock together a basic plywood box of whatever size you need. Line all sides inside with insulation. Solid pink foam works well. Mount an incandescent bulb inside for a heat source. Just make sure the volume will hold what you want to warm up. It should maintain a constant temperature around 70F give or take. I do testing for construction including testing concrete. The samples I make need to be within a specific temperature range. A cure box like what I have described is a pretty common way to insure a good cure temperature in cold conditions.

[@edwardhovitz1753]

Neat video. Thank you. Greetings from Spring Green, Wisconsin

[@paulgubanyi7142]

Maybe seed starting heating mat will do the trick? they are made in few sizes and are cheep . good luck

[@kjdyatta]

Thanks!

[@SailLife]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@LeslieZoink]

In the past I used a pot of water with sous vide cooker to keep resin warm. That was at a much smaller scale and I do not know if it would work on a larger scale.

[@Cptnbond]

Nice welder you got there. Be sure to use a respirator to avoid getting the nasty (chromium) gases that evaporate from the stainless steel coupons you got there. Cheers.

[@SailLife]

welding does give off some nasty stuff but my exposure will be very limited :)

[@Dynaco77]

Great video as usual!

[@SailLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks :)

[@jime592]

Have you considered putting an infrared heater overhead? It would be useful all winter in various locations as needed. Ran sailing uses this all the time on his build.