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Can I dry out this old rotten bulwark with just some simple parts from the hardware store??!! Join in as we try to figure out this problem and continue repairing the fiberglass patch at the bow of the boat. _____ _For behind the scenes updates and other interesting tid-bits, check out the Patreon group. All new memberships will receive a pack of Living For Sail stickers along with a hand-written thank you from yours truly. All funds from Patreon go towards the production of these videos. Thank you to our loyal Patreon members!_ *http://patreon.com/LivingforSail* If you would like to support this project with a one time donation, I would be very grateful and you can do that easily with Paypal: _*https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/livingforsail_* _____ *Come Say Hi at the Vancouver International Boat Show!* _Save $5 off your show tickets using the *DISCOUNT CODE: LFS* or use this link to purchase tickets:_ https://unitytickets.com/se/VIBS2025/Ticket?utm_discount=LFS We will be at the show sometime on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Jan 31 - Feb 2) at the Creator’s booth and we’d love to see you. More details to come! _____ *Sponsors of the channel that help me to do my very BEST work* _*https://www.akzonobel.com/_* *AkzoNobel* has been a leader in providing coatings to color and protect just about everything on this planet for over 200 years. Premium yacht coatings have been their specialty for over 140 years and we will be using an array of their top-shelf coating products on Antidote from the bottoms of the bilges, to the top-sides of the hull, the brightwork, and everything in between. The brands that we will be using include: _https://www.awlgrip.com/_ _https://www.interlux.com/_ _https://www.seahawkpaints.com/_ _*https://boltdepot.com/_* *Bolt Depot* supplies the Antidote restoration project with all of the _*CORRECT_*grade 316 stainless steel fasteners that you _*CANNOT_* get at most local hardware stores. They are the family hardware store that has become the best online resource for everyday, and hard to find fasteners, shipped right to your door. _*https://www.pyiinc.com/_* *PYI Inc.* has been helping boaters get connected with innovative marine products since 1981. They produce the PSS dripless shaft seal in their on-site machine shop, and operate the only world-wide facility for the refurbishment of the MAX-Prop feathering propeller (They are the distributor for New Max-Props to North and South America and Asia). PYI did an incredible job restoring Antidote’s 35 year old 3-blade Classic to “better than new” condition. Catch the action here: _https://youtu.be/SxjWJyJLPxU_ _____ _*Helpful Products in this Video:_* *PPE:* You’re Going to Need a LOT of Gloves! I like these a lot: _https://amzn.to/4g3Eqpw_ 3M Half Mask Respirator: _https://amzn.to/40mjuVA_ P100 Cartridges for Dust: _https://amzn.to/3SedqbV_ P100 Cartridges for Organic Vapors: _https://amzn.to/3Oeoyo3_ *SUPPLIES:* Gaffers Tape (No Residue - Decently Sticky!): _https://amzn.to/3PkpBms_ UL 181 Rated Foil Duct Tape: _https://amzn.to/4a4KFae_ Vacuum Bag Sealing Tape: _https://amzn.to/4iSeQVU_ 4” Semi Rigid Duct: _https://amzn.to/3BWoTbV_ 4” Duct Fan 190 CFM: _https://amzn.to/4h0z1za_ *Vacuum Bagging:* Gast Vacuum Pump: _https://amzn.to/3EYGaiH_ Stretchelon 200 Bagging Film: _https://amzn.to/46w7IaF_ Breather Fabric: _https://amzn.to/41VKgVh_ Econo Stitch Peel Ply: _https://amzn.to/48ExcVa_ Release Film: _https://amzn.to/3ZDefhE_ Yellow Vacuum Bag Tape (STICKY!): _https://amzn.to/3PxwfW8_ Vacuum Bag Port: _https://amzn.to/3F0q7AP_ *TOOLS:* Klein CL800 Multimeter - Clamp - TC Reader: _https://amzn.to/4gFB3VE_ Conair Yellow Bird Dryer: _https://amzn.to/3ZYceNH_ Tin Snips: _https://amzn.to/4iXqLlo_ Bosch 6” TURBO Sander: _https://amzn.to/4fee5U7_ Pad Savers: _https://amzn.to/3DpSwCE_ DeWalt 12” 20V Chainsaw: _https://amzn.to/4etB1P2_ Pinless Moisture Meter (Tramex Skipper): _https://amzn.to/3Yof2Tj_ _____ _*Recommended Playlists:_* Watch our journey from the very beginning! _https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtx2ax0GHEtCLfDXEnG7jgVKQyJm_p6LT_ Catch the whole Bulkhead Replacement Journey: _https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtx2ax0GHEtB2Gk8XvROjLWjYNNcmK6tO_ _____ _*Connect with me:_* *Subscribe to the Channel:* _https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhxxvqtQ8z3fIc_abwndsg?sub_confirmation=1_ Email: _livingforsail (at) gmail.com_ Patreon: _http://patreon.com/LivingforSail_ Instagram: _http://instagram.com/livingforsail_ Facebook: _https://www.Facebook.com/livingforsail_ _____ _*Affiliate Disclaimer:_* _I’ve provided some affiliate links in this video description that allow you to find some of the items mentioned in this video. If you decide to use the links, it supports the channel a bit at no extra cost to you. You, the viewer, are in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!_ YouTube Video URL: _https://youtu.be/4uq6b9i9oo8_ Video hashtags: #livingforsail #boatwork #sailboatrefit