# Repairing an Aluminum Hull at KM Yachtbuilders, Hylke Boersma

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Podcast: [Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/offshore-sailing-and-cruising-with-paul-trammell-712728)
Published: 2026-01-05T06:00:00+00:00
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Hylke Boersma is a project manager for refits at KM Yachtbuilders. He is currently working on the repair of a Boreal 52 that suffered hull damage after being struck by another boat while on a mooring. We talk about using a 3D-scanner to asses damage, repairing an aluminum hull, repairing aluminum vs steel, care and maintenance of aluminum hulls, painting aluminum hulls, advantages of building in aluminum, common mistakes people make when buying sailboats, deck materials, diesel engines, electric motors, electrical systems on aluminum boats, what buyers should know about aluminum vs fiberglass, and more. photos and links are on the podcast shownotes page Support the show through Patreon Shop or list sailboats at sailboatsforsale.com

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