We have made some progress and getting closer to having our beautiful catamaran fully painted. Before we get there though, we are now at the masking stage - which I found out - was quite an important and time consuming part of our deck non-skid application...
In this episode we continue boat works with interior sanding and more spray painting in the deck lockers.
The LATEST UPDATE is that you can see what Wilda looks like in REAL TIME and you can support us by joining our Patreon community! Thanks so much for...
In this episode we finish adjusting the cutouts for the window frames, we start spraying primer in the fwd lockers on deck. As things are going well, we want to try and paint the aft lockers and the cockpit floor too. But sometimes surprises occur and thin...
Now it’s time for top coat and we’ll get to see Wilda with the final roof colour! Watch this video to see how shiny she looks like!
The LATEST UPDATE is that you can see what Wilda looks like in REAL TIME and you can support us by joining our Patreon ...
We are back in Australia and continue the boat jobs! While we were away, Chris helped us working on sanding and started painting the underside of Wilda! Today we continue with preparing the roof for non--skid application.
The LATEST UPDATE is that you ca...
Let's do some time travelling together and watch almost a YEAR of Boat projects in only a few MINUTES! We selected most of the boat jobs that we've done during the last season and made a collage to show you how far we've come and how much we've achieved wh...
The LATEST UPDATE is that you can see what Wilda looks like in REAL TIME and you can support us by joining our Patreon community! Thanks so much for even thinking about it! The link to PATREON is here:
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This week’s e...
The LATEST UPDATE is that you can see what Wilda looks like in REAL TIME and you can support us by joining our Patreon community! Thanks so much for even thinking about it! The link to PATREON is here:
https://www.patreon.com/BuildingWilda
On this week’...
Hi there! Last week Axel started cleaning the boat in preparation for spraying the last coat of HB white primer. This episode is a one man show! I’ll let Axel walk you through his wonderful journey of painting Wilda in white.
The LATEST UPDATE is that y...
Hi everyone!
In this episode Axel is alone in Australia and finishing many little jobs before he receives a new batch of paint and can start cleaning and preparing for spray painting Wilda with the last coat of white primer on the deck and hulls. Sometimes...
In this episode of Building Wilda we continue various boat jobs as we are waiting for a new batch of paint/ primer delivery. We also start a mini project - Building a fiberglass base for the cockpit table.
The latest update is that you can see what Wilda...
In this episode we continue painting the cockpit of Wilda and the aft section of the underside of the boat.
Wilda is a Schionning Wilderness 1340 sailing catamaran. She is being finished in a shed outside Melbourne. Wilda will be powered by the Sun, the W...
In this episode we continue to make progress with cleaning and spray painting Wilda! Today we focus on the front bit, cleaning, washing and wiping the beam and the catwalk. After that we continue under the boat and the forward area inside the hulls. SHE LO...
In this episode we can finally see Wilda in white! Such a long awaited moment and it feels magical! This is just the beginning of the white primer application! The last coat of primer before the top coat on our beautiful boat!
Wilda is a Schionning Wilder...
This week we will run through a few more jobs pending before the famous white comes on! So will finish sanding the hulls, slap some magic white on the recesses of the deck hatches and will complete another little fibreglass project.
Wilda is a Schionning ...
In this episode we are working on the trampoline, catwalk and forward beam area which we could probably also call the “nightmare” area. And that is because there are so many little fiddly bits and pieces that require sanding and spot filling, it’s te...
In this episode we are making and installing the supports for the cockpit furniture lids that will waterproof the compartments and hold the lids in place. A simple solution to begin with.
Wilda is a Schionning Wilderness 1340 sailing catamaran. She is be...
We are back in Europe enjoying some time with family!
We have more exciting news about Wilda - coming back soon with more videos!
Wilda is a Schionning Wilderness 1340 sailing catamaran. She is being finished in a shed outside Melbourne. Wilda will be po...
On this episode of Building Wilda, we are making some serious progress! We start sanding the top of the salon roof, then we continue with spot filling and start preparing the boat for the last coat of primer, that is the first coat of white paint that we g...
This episode is a compilation of boat jobs that a girl can do :) This is what I have been busy with while Axel was working on the anchor roller.
Wilda is a Schionning Wilderness 1340 sailing catamaran. She is being finished in a shed outside Melbourne. W...
In this episode we continue the Anchor Roller project! We glue it, do some de-coring and glass it in place. More boat work on the trampoline area coming up as well.
Wilda is a Schionning Wilderness 1340 sailing catamaran. She is being finished in a shed ...
In this episode we start a new project for Building Wilda - making the anchor rollers.
Wilda is a Schionning Wilderness 1340 sailing catamaran. She is being finished in a shed outside Melbourne. Wilda will be powered by the Sun, the Wind and the Sea...
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