Testing tank repairs
In the previous episode, Matt tracked down and repaired leaks in the water tank, detected during an initial test by filling it with water. This time, after completing the final inspection hatches in the upper compartments, using a now tried-and-tested method, he opted for a more economical and reliable method, generally used to test tanks: he pressurized them. Using the pump he uses for vacuum stratification, he injects air until a pressure of 0.1 bar, measured on a manometer, is reached. At the same time, he sprays the sensitive areas with soapy water to detect any bubbles synonymous with leaks. After 2 hours, with the pressure constant and no bubbles detected, the test is conclusive.
Finishing the kitchen
Matt can now serenely build the rest of the galley around the starboard tank. The freezer, manufactured earlier, is covered with a final layer of aluminum insulation, before being finally installed in its galley housing.
Matt then created the rest of the cabinets, making sure he could dismantle some of them to keep an eye on the tank. So he makes epoxy dots in the sandwich to prevent the bolted joints from crushing the sandwich core.
A temporary work surface is finally cut out so that we can work in the boat, and also see the final layout.
