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Hi guys!

It's been a while since I've had this much fun yet at the same time been this nervous! Trying new things is sometimes terrifying. Vacuum infusion falls into that category ;) I did it though! I managed to vacuum infuse my first real part. 

I've mentioned it before and I'm sure I'll mention it again. One of my favorite things about DIY is the learning experience and picking up new skills. Sure I could just have banged out the mold parts by hand laminating them but that wouldn't have thought me anything new. Yes, it was slightly terrifying and perhaps more time-consuming to use vacuum infusion BUT I learned a new skill (at least got started on it) and the laminate is infinitely better than anything I could have laid up by hand. 

In other news, there are only 4 days till I fly back to LA to spend two weeks with Ava. I can't wait! I'll be meeting her parents for the first time. Here I was thinking vacuum infusion was terrifying ;)  Fingers crossed we'll have time to do a little live stream while I'm there...and also that her dad doesn't kill me ;) 

I best be getting started on packing :) Oh if anyone is curious Jokull will be staying with the same family he did over Christmas. There are 3 girls that are eagerly awaiting his return :) 

See you next Sunday! btw that video might be a little later than usual - it'll all make sense when you see it :) 

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Sail Life - DIY building a rudder for a sailboat, vacuum infusion - part 1 of 2

In this video, I get started building a new rudder for my 38ft sailboat. Vacuum infusion is used to create the outer skin of the rudder. Making a mold of the old rudder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IjN9Sgm2qs *** Links *** Sail Life Shop: (Items are shipped from the US!) https://saillifeshop.com/ Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Instagram: http://instagram.com/madsdahlke Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnTwitter Donations for the sandpaper fund: https://www.paypal.me/saillife

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Gerhard Eide

Your infusion looked super professional! I would have reused the rudderstock as it is has only minor pitting. It should be more than strong enough for a new 30 year plus. It could thoug be a good advice to get a professional assessment of it.

Sailing Santa ~ WK4T

Hi Mads. First - Congratulations. I’m attempting to follow your example in insulating the V berth. Was there a supplier for the foam insulation ?