Running Resin Infusion with a Leak - What Will Happen? [2.34]

In this video, we start working on the carbon fiber sandwich beam for the mainsheet, which will be integrated into the doghouse we're building. As we prepare the infusion stack, we run into an all-too-common challenge-leakages. One of the first rules of resin infusion is never to run the process if there's a leak. But after a fair bit of troubleshooting (and frustration), we decide to go for it anyway. So, what happens when you run an infusion with a leak? Let's find out! Chapters: 00:00 In this video 00:21 Prepping beam area 01:40 Carbon lay-up 04:25 Infusion stack lay-up 08:34 Pulling vacuum 09:05 Leakage struggles 11:13 Emergency plans 15:10 Resin infusion with a leak 17:34 Uncovering the beam 20:07 Laminating the walls prep 20:58 Mast butt renovation --------------------------------------------- Hi, we're Thomas and Petra! In late August 2020, we set sail from Sweden on our first big adventure - a year-long journey to the Caribbean and back. Fast forward to October 2023, we took the plunge again and bought a Wasa 530, a sailboat that had been sitting idle for over 15 years. She's in need of some serious TLC, and we're on a mission to transform her into the ultimate blue water cruiser! On our channel, you'll follow every step of this exciting journey - from boat renovations to ocean-ready upgrades, and everything in between. We post new videos bi-weekly on Saturdays, so subscribe and join us as we bring this beauty back to life! ??More about our boat, Anne-Mon II: http://sailingannemon.com/about/the-boat-anne-mon-ii/ ? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingannemon/ ??Watch our refit journey playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgGaw1dpS5_VjMQI7M9VAgMQJ5zlaB4C&si=d6AFysVKD-G6_vsh ? Check out our first sailing adventure playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHgGaw1dpS5_R9PXdy23vIX9IwvPsliTP&si=aJirDjtIELIxwxhb ? Learn about our first boat and adventures: http://sailingannemon.com/