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In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we finally get to install our new windows! We go back in time a little bit to show you the original plan and then how we actually did it! With the windows in, Barefoot looks like a whole new boat! So should you b...

In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we FINALLY get PAINTING! Yes that is right PAINT! It is so super exciting we are beyond happy! We have started with an epoxy barrier coat that we located here in the Dominican Republic. It is a PPG paint and has v...

The mizzen mast has been tandem project as the planking has progressed. Alix chipped away at it between other important tasks, and now it's finally finished! Of course, the hounds and hardware need to be installed, but this big, beautiful, repurposed piece...

In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we make the best of the week. Not everything goes to plan. We all have setbacks and that is simply real life. We film what happens and try to produce videos that tell a story. I'm sorry there is no paint on yet but...

This video explains how to determine if a boat hull is painted.

We're painting the inside of our boat, it's not complicated right? The DIY sailboat interior paint job episode. KEEP US SAILING! Support us and gain early access to videos and other exclusive rewards. Become a patron of Free Range Sailing today! http...

Every coating job has it's weaknesses and they will be exacerbated by any deviation from the manufactures recommendations, damage, weather, and time. So do the best you can, and accept that you'll have to make some repairs. It's just part of living in a ...

After many hours of sweat, a few hundred drops of blood, and some tears, Avocet was finally returning to the water after her long boatyard stay, 53 days later. In this video, we wrap up painting by incorporating an unexpected galley item as well as discuss...

After months of fairing and prep work, it's finally time to paint the hull of my sailboat. I'll be using International Perfection Pro. A paint that can be applied by roller (no tipping needed) and will leave an amazing finish. Ava and I have chosen Mediter...

Most of the boats have sailed away from George Town, but we are still here with approximately 15 other boats, and The Bahamas are beginning to lift restrictions, which means we can sail again soon! Highlights of this episode include lots of varnish, paint,...

We have postponed our closet and will start on all the small issues that we have onboard. We have used sikaflex 295 Uv, that should tolerate the uv from the sun.

With the boat lifting onto the hardstand last week we commence our boat works which predominately included doing some repairs around the prop shaft, sanding back the keel removing rust spots and filling and fairing, epoxy, prime underneath and finish off w...