From Floor Install to Forensic Repair: Uncovering Hidden Damage on Paikea

Deep dive into a practical fiberglass repair. When we removed the floors in Paikea's port side, we found classic core damage: delamination and a shear crack from an old impact. We had aleady fixed the same sort of problem on the starboard side so now its time to fix the damage in the port hull. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction: When a Simple Job Reveals More 1:15 Damage Discovery: The Cracked Bulkhead 2:45 Forensic Tapping: Mapping the Delamination 4:30 Understanding the Failure: Core Shear & Impact Damage 6:00 Engineering the Repair: Slurry Formulation & Application 8:45 Structural Upgrade: Fabricating the New Bulkhead 12:30 Precision Fit: Templating the New Cabin Sole 15:00 Final Installation: Bedding the Composite Floor 17:30 Closeout: Weight Audit & Methodology Review This is essential knowledge for any boat owner or builder dealing with hull or deck repairs. The principles apply to any cored composite structure! USEFUL LINKS ➜ Supporting blog post https://youngbarnacles.com/ ➜ Want to go deeper? Access our detailed composites videos, project files, and community on the Youngbarnacles Members Hub: https://youngbarnacles.com/plans/all-access-memberships/ ➜ Need world-class engineering for your project? Learn more about our professional design and consultancy services at SYAS Performance: https://syasperformance.weebly.com/ ➜ Free Sailing Library: Check out our free guides on composites, systems, and seamanship: https://www.youngbarnacles.com/resources MUSIC YouTube Audio Library ➜ https://www.youtube.com/ SAFETY DISCLAIMER: PROFESSIONAL WORK This video documents professional marine work with significant risk of injury or vessel damage. This is NOT DIY instruction. You are solely responsible for your own safety and actions. We are not liable for any application of this information. Full Disclaimer: https://youngbarnacles.com/website-disclaimer/