How We Repaired Delamination Under Our Anchor Windlass | Bavaria 36

🔧 In this episode, we tackle a critical maintenance job on our Bavaria 36 sailboat: repairing delamination around the anchor windlass base. After discovering movement and signs of deck core damage beneath the windlass, we set about investigating the extent of the problem and carrying out the repair. We walk through the process, the materials we used, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you own a Bavaria yacht, a cruising sailboat, or are interested in DIY boat maintenance, this video shows what's involved in repairing deck delamination and restoring a strong mounting surface for an anchor windlass. ⛵ In this video: ✔️ Inspecting the windlass base ✔️ Finding the delaminated area ✔️ Preparing the repair ✔️ Rebuilding the structure Boat ownership always comes with surprises, but tackling these projects yourself can save money and build confidence for future cruising adventures. If you enjoy sailing, boat projects, cruising life, and family sailing adventures, please subscribe and join us on our journey. #sailing #bavaria36 #boatrepair #windlassrepair #diyboatrepair #sailboatmaintenance #cruisinglife #boatprojects #anchorwindlass #sailinglife Timestamp 00:00 The Problem 00:45 The Plan 08:07 The Prep 13:00 New Ply 14:47 Epoxy 20:15 Polyester 23:53 Topcoat 24:49 Insulation 25:50 Completed! Our Website: https://boatingwiththebaileys.com Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/BoatingBaileys Instagram: https://instagram.com/boatingwiththebaileys/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BoatingwiththeBaileys If you wish to support us: https://ko-fi.com/boatingwiththebaileys -------------- Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-snyder/returning-home License code: RMY1GCRW9USEEIRW