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The refit of our sailboat, Lealea, an Albin Vega 27, Hull#1860, continues... More varnish and epoxy work, continuing the assembly of the interior and making progress as weather permits. To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! ...

We aren't experts and we aren't going to teach the you the right way to varnish your boat... but we will show you how we do it. Cheap, quick and easy, and although the results may not be perfect, they are more than good enough and have made a huge differen...

Continuing the refit of our Albin Vega 27 sailboat, Lealea. We will be applying up to six coats of varnish on critical furniture pieces in the main cabin. Time consuming stuff... To view the complete Cruising Lealea Refit Playlist, click the link! http...

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...

TRAILER Varnishing Step-by-Step An expert’s advice on how to keep your boat’s brightwork looking beautiful with a minimum of effort. Includes step-by-step instructions for a perfect varnish job. 304F One of 9 segments from the Sailing Quarterly 77-min...

TRAILER Fiberglass Boat Repairs Learn how to perform your own fiberglass repairs from patches to gel coat touch-ups. One of 9 segments from the Sailing Quarterly 77-minute how-to video, Boat Maintenance DYI with host, Gary Jobson. Available soon on YouT...

TRAILER Rigging Inspection Pt. 2 America’s Cup racer and rigger Robbie Young with more tips on checking and maintaining your boat’s rig. In part 2, Robbie checks the boom, deck fittings and running rigging. 104G One of 9 segments from the Sailing Qua...

TRAILER How to Clean a Winch John Krase gives step by step instructions on how to disassemble, clean, lubricate then reassemble your boat’s winches. It’s so easy anyone can do it. 401D One of 9 segments from the Sailing Quarterly 77-minute how-to vi...

TRAILER Diesel Maintenance Pt. 3 Understand the common problems that affect diesel engines and learn how to get yours to start even when trouble crops up. Carl Schlemmer of Mastry Engine Center takes us through step by step instructions on how to troubles...

TRAILER Diesel Maintenance Pt. 2 Review the regular periodic maintenance your diesel needs including cleaning and/or replacing air filters, engine oil, transmission oil, fuel filters, zincs and engine mounts. See step by step demonstrations of how to do t...

TRAILER Diesel Maintenance Pt. 1 Carl Schlemmer from Mastry Engine Center demonstrates how to perform the critical maintenance your diesel needs to keep running smoothly for years to come. Simple, straightforward advice for novice and expert mechanics. Ca...