Welding the Hull Patch (Part 3) | Steel Sailboat Refit & Electrolysis Repair

The hull patch is finally going in. In Part 3 of this steel-sailboat restoration series, my dad and I weld the new plate we built in Part 2 into the hull of Alaskan Gypsy, repairing years of electrolysis and rust damage and corrosion. This episode covers the full weld-in process - from fitting and alignment to inside welding, grinding, and reflections on restoring an old steel schooner by hand, out of pocket. In this video: • Aligning and tacking the new hull plate • Welding both inside and outside seams • Installing stringers and limber holes • Cleanup and final prep for coating • Reflections on steel boat restoration in the shipyard ▶ Watch Part 1 – Cutting the Hull: https://youtu.be/_-bo3Xs33Vc ▶ Watch Part 2 – Fabricating the Patch: https://youtu.be/4wlTEkS3ES8 Subscribe to follow this ongoing steel sailboat restoration as we bring Alaskan Gypsy back to life on Alaska’s wild coast. ⸻ 🕓 CHAPTERS 00:00 Review of Part 2 and Setup 01:10 Fitting the Patch in Place 03:00 Tack Welds and Alignment 05:20 Inside Hull Welding 08:15 Grinding and Edge Prep 10:45 Installing Stringers & Limber Holes 13:30 Final Welds and Cleanup 15:00 Reflections on Steel Boat Repair ⸻ #AlaskanGypsy #SteelBoat #BoatRestoration #SailboatRefit #ShipyardLife #HullRepair #BoatDIY #Welding #Electrolysis