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Salt & Tar: Ep.114- Installing the Main Chainplates
We’re recovering from last week and get to a project we know we can complete; the main chainplates! It was fun working on a straight forward project. Much of the work was already done and all that was left was to secure them to the hull. So much thinking...![Sailboat Gets New Ceiling [Adventure #187]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2_FZfT1MrRc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Sailboat Gets New Ceiling [Adventure #187]
After tearing out the headliner and walls, find out what we use to update the wall paneling and headliner in our old boat. Along with the new walls, we rebed the port lights using butyl tape. ________________ We hope you enjoy our videos and adventures. ...![Removing old bottom paint | SUIT UP! [Ep 44]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/irjXxCGdacI/maxresdefault.jpg)
Removing old bottom paint | SUIT UP! [Ep 44]
Never a dull day on the hard, especially when you suit up to start sanding our boat for bottom paint. Then realize you look like a smurf before grabbing a cold beer. Unfortunately we are still waiting for Lake Erie to melt but it gives us more time to tack...![BUTYL TAPE a boater’s best friend | Re-torque Keel bolts[Ep 42]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NAqXXae00sk/maxresdefault.jpg)
BUTYL TAPE a boater’s best friend | Re-torque Keel bolts[Ep 42]
Have you ever tried rebedding stanchions? We discovered Butyl Tape a boater's best friend. In this episode we take care of a few more projects and realize that our keel bolts were way under torqued. And we go explore around DeCew falls. If you like what ...
HOW TO USE BUTYL TAPE TO SEAL DECK FITTINGS ON A SAILBOAT – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT EXTRA
Do you use Sikaflex or 3M 5200 adhesives for sealing fittings all around your sailboat deck? Find out why butyl is best... ❤️ Fancy spreading some love? Join our crew and become a FOLLOWTHEBOAT MATE! It'll cost you less than the price of a coffee... ...
SAILBOAT FOR SALE – DODGER UPDATE – SAILING FOLLOWTHEBOAT Ep 112
Would you buy an old boat and do it up? We would, and we think we've found a good one for sale right here in the marina...what do you think? ❤️ Fancy spreading some love? Join our crew and become a FOLLOWTHEBOAT MATE! It'll cost you less than the pric...
Sail Life – Two new Bosch tools & prepare to remove the engine – DIY sailboat repair
In this video, I get two new tools (Bosch GWS 7-115 E and GRO 12V-35) and prepare to remove the engine and saildrive (Volvo d2-40 with an s130 saildrive). *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://b...
Sail Life – No sanding, no painting but wet plywood…yay! – DIY sailboat repair
The best-laid plans of mice and men ... I was gonna be painting this weekend but I discovered some potential issues. The good news is that pretty soon there won't be any unpleasant surprises waiting for me anymore. I'm bound to have found almost all of the...
Sail Life – Crusty old water tank, new hatches installed & condensation issue – DIY sailboat refit
In this video I finally finish installing the new hatches, take a look at a condensation issue and end up tearing the boat apart. I'm now in the market for a new water tank. Preferably one made of plastic ;) *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit....
Sail Life – Installing the new hatches, part 2 – DIY boat refit
In this video, I install the first of the three new hatches from Vetus. Butyl tape is used for bedding the hatch. More information about butyl tape:http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/rebedding_hardware&page=1 This is the butyl tape I used in the vide...
Sail Life – Paint job, first new portlight and Refleks stove – DIY sailboat refit update
I remove the masking tape on the first paint job aboard Athena. I didn't get to install all the new portlights this weekend, but I did get one done. Also, I'll show you a cool doohicky to add a connection to you diesel tank. Links: Sam & Robin's chan...