Carbon in compression mold (Patreon)

Hi guys, 

I've been wanting to do this for a while. I finally get to try making a "forged" carbon fiber part in this video. This 3D printer is coming in handy :D There were some challenges, like the price of carbon fiber in the Caribbean and the fact that kitchen scales are anything but accurate in a bumpy anchorage. Ultimately, it worked out well, considering the circumstances. This technique of using compression molds for composite parts is super exciting and it could be a fun way of bumping up the spiffiness factor on our new dinghy.

In real-time news. I've been busy with the ABYC course (the exam is booked for Monday!) and moved Athena closer to the airport in anticipation of Ava's return on Saturday. Moving Athena to the airport mooring field went okay, but it's completely packed - I got the second to last mooring ball. When I dropped Ava off (a little over a month ago) we were basically the only boat here. I remember reading something about a moon party or something like that. We'll see how much sleep I get tonight ;) And tonight, sleep is crucial because tomorrow is a BIG day - more about that later. 

I hope you have a fantastic weekend! Thank you so much for your support :)