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Peter Volken Smidt – episode 8 – Electrifying a Contest 30

Peter Volken Smidt – episode 8 – Electrifying a Contest 30

Introduction Robust-MT Marine Technology BV

Those who cannot divide cannot multiply! We at Robust-MT Marine Technology BV believe that success is a combination of factors. Knowledge is just one of these, but it is useless without facilities, resources, capacities, etc. It is for this reason that we will never be frenetic about sharing knowledge or providing a platform to someone else who deserves it or when there are useful knowledge to be shared.

Previous episodes:

1. How it all started

2. Removing the old engine

3. A boat on dry land and the removal of remaining parts

4. A hole in my torso, what next…

5. Building up the layer thickness

6. Making a foundation

7. Peeling the underwater hull

Armor Coat, an everlasting protection

Now that the underwater hull is completely free of old, tarry layers of paint and the hull emerges smooth and sleek, it's important to pay off all those hours of sanding once and for all so they don't have to be repeated. And although the hull of this Contest is over 40 years old, I see no trace of osmosis. The entire bottom is hard. To prevent osmosis from developing, a protective armor coating is recommended. The two-component epoxy is used to seal the hull. Because the armor coating is not very fluid, it quickly builds up some thickness. However, it's important to apply at least four coats to the hull to eliminate any porous areas where water can penetrate the polyester. A major advantage of the armor coating is that it can be applied even at temperatures of 5 degrees Celsius.

After thoroughly degreasing the hull, I apply a workable amount of armor coating. I use a roller to spread it over the surface. Due to its viscosity, this takes a bit of work, but the (interim) result is impressive. Three more coats to go before the antifouling can be applied again.

Peter Volken Smidt – episode 8

About us

Robust-MT Marine Technology BV is located in Monster on the edge of the water-rich Westland . Located in South Holland between Rotterdam and The Hague, but also near Delft and the North Sea. Our showroom and workshop are also located on a main waterway. We also have a berth on the Haringvliet, near Zeeland, where we can also arrange trial runs. We also work with a renowned yacht builder and shipyard in Woubrugge near Amsterdam and North Holland. This location also has its own port, a large crane as well as a heated and unheated warehouse. In summary, no matter how big or small your project is, we can provide you with the products and support you need.

About our products

Do you want to buy a new electric motor for your boat or, for example, convert an existing boat to electric propulsion? Everything you need to make your project a success is available in our webshop We offer the widest range in the Netherlands in the field of electric motors and drive systems for pleasure boating and at the best prices. We also distinguish ourselves through our own experiences with electrification of existing boats and therefore guarantee that your expensive purchase also leads to a positive experience. products on sale in our webshop , we post our own test reports in our blog page and we also offer complete sets of motor, battery and all additional required equipment. Our homepage also contains a number of reviews and ratings from satisfied customers, we would like to add your review here.

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