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Plugging a hole, lights, stripping paint, iguanas, raccoons, beach, bikini, cartwheel and more. We’re continuing our detailing of Isabella down below. Steve installed new lights and moved an old one. We love natural wood and continue to strip paint off t...

The refit of Albin Vega#1860, Lealea continues... Rain and workshop tales. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFPtVmGege6hYaiasmeOJG8 We thank you for your support. You ...

Working together Chuck and Laura glass in the forward bulkhead using System Three Epoxy. The refit of our Albin Vega 27' sailboat, Lealea, continues. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlis...

Mixing epoxy and applying the fiberglass cloth to the new bulkhead, again. A few sunny days in a row allow us to get quite a bit more done toward refinishing the interior of our Albin Vega 27' sailboat, Lealea. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit...

Just a supplement to our Cruising Lealea Refit No. 35. More details on making a pattern for the new bulkhead. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFPtVmGege6hYaiasmeOJG8 ...

Long version. Just hanging out and chatting while the work continues on rebuilding the interior of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea. Progress on the new bulkheads and galley furniture. The paint is dry, the Nordhavn Rendezvous is in town and a local ...

Short version. Just hanging out and chatting while the work continues on rebuilding the interior of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea. Progress on the new bulkheads and galley furniture. The paint is dry and the Nordhavn Rendezvous is in town. To vi...

Paint won't dry at 40f. We knew that... To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFPtVmGege6hYaiasmeOJG8 We thank you for your support. You can help keep the videos coming by ...

At last we begin work on putting it all back together. The refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea, continues. The bulkheads are back from being glassed and are ready to be finished. Now we are seeing the fruits of our painting and varnishing labor ...

The tide is ready to turn on our refit and a few creaks and groans come out of Chuck while tightening deck screws before the painting of the interior hull begins.To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.co...

Taking a short break from the project to volunteer at the weigh in station for the 35th annual Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Salmon Derby. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0Z...

The Albin Vega 27 is said to have problems with the deck stepped mast support beam. During our refit we are taking steps to strengthen the whole mast support system. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! https://www.youtub...