
Catamaran Build - SUIT UP TO STRIP DOWN!! (MJ Sailing - Ep 357)
May 03, 2025 by MJ Sailing | Language: EN Play Time: 00:19:08 | SAILING YOUTUBERS

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We’re at Stage 4 of painting, which means more work on the bridge deck! Because of the tight spaces and the hose of pressure/air that follows Matt around, we have to be very careful on how to section off what we’re painting, to avoid bumping into wet paint as we go along.
Although we have enough time on our hands to do a much larger area, this week the focus sits on the outboard portion of the galley, as well as the port side steps, and the forepeaks at the front of the salon. We tried something new in this stage, which was mixing just enough paint to get through each round – which ended up giving us a much nicer finish because the thinner didn’t have time to evaporate between rounds.
Coming in to check the finished product before bed, we were very pleased at how smooth and shiny the surfaces came out, in addition to how well we were able to blend the line from our previous round of painting. Next week will be the cockpit seats and rest of the salon!
Because there isn’t much for us to do inside between rounds of paint, we’ve also been turning our focus back to the exterior. With weather hovering between 60-70 degrees (15-21), it’s the perfect time to suit up in Tyvek and strip off the gelcoat at the seams of where our hull had been pieced together. This is a project I had started about a month ago, but understandably became distracted with interior sanding & prep coming to an end.
Although we’re at multiple stages here and there as we work our way around both hulls, this week I take off the last bits of gelcoat, including underneath the boat (a project Matt started when we were still in the tent). Then Matt and I prep a section of the starboard hull, glass the two sections together, and then begin fairing.
Before you know it, the exterior of our boat will begin to look like it’s one solid piece! 🙌
Much love,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie
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Link to our boat: https://maxcruisemarine.com/
Link to SouthCo: https://southco.com/en_us_int/
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Delivery address:
Kentmorr Marina
910 Kentmorr Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Thank you!, Matt & Jessica
Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
Music:
Pandemonium (Tribute Version) – The Mondays
Camera equipment used:
Google Pixel 9
DJI Action 4
Previous Boats: 1983 Trisalu 37 – custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life) Where we’ve been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown,
Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth’s; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England 1989
Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. – Bahamas – Jamaica – Cuba – Cayman Islands – Honduras – Guatemala – Belize – Mexico – Bermuda – Azores – Madeira – Canary Islands – Sint Maarten – BVI’s – USVI’s
Editing software: Adobe Premier Pro
Website: http://www.mjsailing.com
Facebook: / mattandjessicasailing
Instagram: / mattandjessicasailing
& / mj_wayfaring
Use code MJSAILING at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/mjsailing
We're at Stage 4 of painting, which means more work on the bridge deck! Because of the tight spaces and the hose of pressure/air that follows Matt around, we have to be very careful on how to section off what we're painting, to avoid bumping into wet paint as we go along.
Although we have enough time on our hands to do a much larger area, this week the focus sits on the outboard portion of the galley, as well as the port side steps, and the forepeaks at the front of the salon. We tried something new in this stage, which was mixing just enough paint to get through each round - which ended up giving us a much nicer finish because the thinner didn't have time to evaporate between rounds.
Coming in to check the finished product before bed, we were very pleased at how smooth and shiny the surfaces came out, in addition to how well we were able to blend the line from our previous round of painting. Next week will be the cockpit seats and rest of the salon!
Because there isn't much for us to do inside between rounds of paint, we've also been turning our focus back to the exterior. With weather hovering between 60-70 degrees (15-21), it's the perfect time to suit up in Tyvek and strip off the gelcoat at the seams of where our hull had been pieced together. This is a project I had started about a month ago, but understandably became distracted with interior sanding & prep coming to an end.
Although we're at multiple stages here and there as we work our way around both hulls, this week I take off the last bits of gelcoat, including underneath the boat (a project Matt started when we were still in the tent). Then Matt and I prep a section of the starboard hull, glass the two sections together, and then begin fairing.
Before you know it, the exterior of our boat will begin to look like it's one solid piece! 🙌
Much love,
Jessica, Matt & Georgie
If you have spring projects on your own boat and would like 5% off your purchase of Total Boat products, make sure to use our link here!
https://www.totalboat.com/MJSailing
Link to our boat: https://maxcruisemarine.com/
Link to SouthCo: https://southco.com/en_us_int/
Thank you SO MUCH to our Patrons. These amazing supporters help keep us on the boat, our camera equipment up to date, and the videos coming. Without our patrons, these videos would not be possible.
To join the Patreon ranks, please visit:
/ mjsailing
or
Buy us a beer through PayPal! https://www.paypal.me/MJSailing
or
Help contribute to the build by shopping our Amazon Wish List!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
Delivery address:
Kentmorr Marina
910 Kentmorr Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
Thank you!, Matt & Jessica
Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
Music:
Pandemonium (Tribute Version) - The Mondays
Camera equipment used:
Google Pixel 9
DJI Action 4
Previous Boats: 1983 Trisalu 37 - custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life) Where we've been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown,
Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth's; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England 1989
Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. - Bahamas - Jamaica - Cuba - Cayman Islands - Honduras - Guatemala - Belize - Mexico - Bermuda - Azores - Madeira - Canary Islands - Sint Maarten - BVI's - USVI's
Editing software: Adobe Premier Pro
Website: http://www.mjsailing.com
Facebook: / mattandjessicasailing
Instagram: / mattandjessicasailing
& / mj_wayfaring
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