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OSMOSIS Repair Part 1: Using the Gelcoat Peeler (S2 E47 BAREFOOT Sail and Dive)
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OSMOSIS Repair Part 1: Using the Gelcoat Peeler (S2 E47 BAREFOOT Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we use the Gelcoat Peeler even more. There are definitely some tricks to using this tool and the more you use it the more you learn how to make it that much more accurate. Changing the blades and giving it a clean ...
  • Jan 02, 2021
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:23:18
Double Sided Fibreglass Repair – Part 1(S2 E46 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Double Sided Fibreglass Repair – Part 1(S2 E46 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we start to fibreglass a double sided repair. The section on the starboard hull was damaged when we came out of the water. Before we got the peeler Davy had used the grinder and accidentally gone through the hull a...
  • Dec 30, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:29
2020 in review – A Christmas Special (S2 E45 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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2020 in review – A Christmas Special (S2 E45 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
Merry Christmas from us at Barefoot Sail and Dive! We are super excited to share with you a Christmas special of where we have been this year. So much has changed since the beginning of 2020. We started out working in Grand Cayman, living on our old monoh...
  • Dec 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:13
Restoring Fibreglass on our Hurricane Damaged Catamaran (S2 E44 Barefoot Sail and Dive
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Restoring Fibreglass on our Hurricane Damaged Catamaran (S2 E44 Barefoot Sail and Dive
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue on with restoring the fibreglass hull. The section we thought we had finished did in fact need a little bit more glass. Our hurricane damaged catamaran still needs a lot of work but we are slowly makin...
  • Dec 23, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:12
The IMPORTANCE of a PEEL TEST and why to test new materials! (S2 E43 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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The IMPORTANCE of a PEEL TEST and why to test new materials! (S2 E43 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we show you the importance of a peel test and why you should always test your materials before using them. We got 15 galleons of new epoxy over the weekend in Santo Domingo. It is not west system and we've never us...
  • Dec 19, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:21:45
Too much weight on the KEEL?? Boat Repairs and a Trip to Santo Domingo (S2E42Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Too much weight on the KEEL?? Boat Repairs and a Trip to Santo Domingo (S2E42Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue with the boat repairs! We also take a quick trip to Santo Domingo, the capitol of the Dominican Republic. Santo Domingo is a huge city. We stayed in the colonial district it was absolutely beautiful. It...
  • Dec 16, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:17:32
FIBREGLASS REPAIR of a 3 Foot Crack Under the Water Line (S2 E41 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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FIBREGLASS REPAIR of a 3 Foot Crack Under the Water Line (S2 E41 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we work on fibreglassing the 3 foot crack we exposed under the water line. This fibreglass repair takes a lot of patience and a lot of layers as it is quite deep into the hull. Davy will be doing a double sided rep...
  • Dec 12, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:20:07
Fixing MAJOR DAMAGE using our Gelcoat Peeler (S2 E40 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Fixing MAJOR DAMAGE using our Gelcoat Peeler (S2 E40 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue working on one of the major damage spots on the spots. The port side of the boat definitely had some impact during the hurricane in Nanny Quay. It looks like it was a big scrape past the boat, could it ...
  • Dec 09, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:22:49
GAMECHANGER; The Greatest Tool in the World THE GELCOAT PEELER (S2E39 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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GAMECHANGER; The Greatest Tool in the World THE GELCOAT PEELER (S2E39 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we get a GAMECHANGING TOOL! This tool makes the work we are doing so much easier and more efficient. the Gelcoat Peeler is a quite expensive tool and we are super thankful to Steven and Janet. They also have some p...
  • Dec 05, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:27
Life on the Hard … BONUS EPISODE! (S2 E38 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Life on the Hard … BONUS EPISODE! (S2 E38 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we conquer a few small jobs around the boat and start to make progress on the rudder skin. Life on the hard isn't so bad. We have a great breeze that comes through the boat. The only trouble is the noseeums!!! Doe...
  • Dec 02, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:51
Something Always Breaks: Restoring Fibreglass and Fixing Problems (S2 E37 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Something Always Breaks: Restoring Fibreglass and Fixing Problems (S2 E37 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this weeks episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive, Davy works on restoring the second fibreglass rudder. We've also had a lot of rain this week so it has made doing some of the bigger projects more difficult. Having a catamaran is fantastic as it makes a li...
  • Nov 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:04
Hatch Replacement-Who said it was easy? Recalled Hatches from Goiot (S2 E36 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Hatch Replacement-Who said it was easy? Recalled Hatches from Goiot (S2 E36 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we try to tackle some more sanding but the weather decided to change our plans. Instead of sanding we decided to install our replacement, recalled goiot hatches. Whoever said it was an easy job has got to be kiddin...
  • Nov 21, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:19:26
How to: Build a Rudder Mold! Bonus Episode! (S2 E35 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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How to: Build a Rudder Mold! Bonus Episode! (S2 E35 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this Episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we make a lot of progress towards our new rudder. Davy spent a couple days creating a mold of the one "good" rudder. Restoring a fibreglass boat is a huge project and we are so thankful for everyone who watches an...
  • Nov 18, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:41
Rudder TROUBLE!! (S2 E34 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Rudder TROUBLE!! (S2 E34 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we continue working on the damaged rudder. We need to make a decision whether or not to build a new one or rebuild the one we've got. There is quite a bit of damage on it b ut restoring fibreglass is one of Davy's ...
  • Nov 14, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:07
Can We Recover This?? BONUS EPISODE (S2 E33 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Can We Recover This?? BONUS EPISODE (S2 E33 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we work on our rudders a little bit more. Can we recover them?? There is way more hidden damage inside them than we thought! We also show you a little bit of our typical day here in Luperon. There are many events ...
  • Nov 11, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:37
Officially De-masted (S2 E32 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Officially De-masted (S2 E32 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we officially de-mast the boat. The previous owner had put up a short stumpy mast with the hopes of sailing a spinnaker from it. In our opinion it was not strong enough and we are looking forward to making repairs ...
  • Nov 07, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:37
We’ve Hit The JACKPOT! BONUS EPISODE! (S2 E31 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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We’ve Hit The JACKPOT! BONUS EPISODE! (S2 E31 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we HIT THE JACKPOT! Well we found another Mahe 36 in the Dominican Republic on the south coast! She is scrapped and badly damaged and there is a possibility that we can get parts!! We take the drive south, 6 and a...
  • Nov 04, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:41
Avoiding Boat Trailer Failure!! (S2 E30 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Avoiding Boat Trailer Failure!! (S2 E30 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we finally get the trailer removed from under our boat!! It was a very stressful 20 minutes but the staff at marina Tropical were very professional. They moved slowly and removed it without causing a massive failur...
  • Oct 31, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:56
Smelly Broken Rotten Fibreglass! BONUS EPISODE (S2 E29 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Smelly Broken Rotten Fibreglass! BONUS EPISODE (S2 E29 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this BONUS EPISODE of Barefoot Sail and Dive we find some really smelly broken delaminated fibreglass in the port side hull. We briefly showed you in the last episode the repair Davy had done to strengthen this spot when we didn't think we were hauling ...
  • Oct 28, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:38
Searching for Hidden Damage (S2 E28 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Searching for Hidden Damage (S2 E28 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot sail and dive we start to investigate the hull for any hidden damage that we may not have seen before. We know there is a lot of work ahead of us so coming up with an action plan is our next step! We are super excited t...
  • Oct 24, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:59
Catamaran Haul Out! (S2 E27 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Catamaran Haul Out! (S2 E27 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we HAUL OUT! We know we have a lot of jobs to do on the boat and feel very fortunate to be here in Luperon in the Dominican Republic to do it. The staff at Marina Tropical were all very professional! When the first...
  • Oct 17, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:14:51
Preparing to Haul Out our Hurricane Damaged Catamaran (S2 E26 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Preparing to Haul Out our Hurricane Damaged Catamaran (S2 E26 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of barefoot sail and dive we prepare our boat for haul out! We have a number of different jobs we need to finish up before being on the hard. From fuel transferring, making mosquito nets, building a workshop and servicing both engines we h...
  • Oct 10, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:15:43
Haul Out Update and Fixing a Honda 2000 Generator (S2 E25 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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Haul Out Update and Fixing a Honda 2000 Generator (S2 E25 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we give you a brief haul out update! We are making progress with what we need to solve our problem! We also show the steps necessary to fix a Honda 2000 generator. The one we have been borrowing stoped working thi...
  • Oct 03, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:13:02
We’re taking on WATER!!! (S2 E24 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
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We’re taking on WATER!!! (S2 E24 Barefoot Sail and Dive)
In this week's episode of Barefoot Sail and Dive we come back from a night away from the boat to find something we were not expecting!!!! A bilge FULL of water! The pump had stopped working and we have a serious issue to deal with! When faced with a chal...
  • Sep 26, 2020
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:16:44

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