DIY Boat Builders Attempt a Professional Paint Job (MJ Sailing - Ep 351)
December 29, 2024 by MJ Sailing | Language: EN Play Time: 00:29:29 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
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We are SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY to bring you this episode because it is a moment we have all been waiting for, for so long. Years, in fact.
This week we got our first coat of paint on in the boat. So not only is that a huge milestone for us in this build, but it means that specific area has been checked off and should never have to be faired, sanded, primed, or painted ever again. It’s only new projects in there from now on.
The area we tackled first was the master head, between bulkheads 3 and 5 of the starboard hull. This includes the shower as well as the toilet and vanity area. Part of the reason we chose to do this space first is because we know we’ll be keeping a high gloss finish in here, where in other areas of the boat we’re debating adding a flattening agent to the paint to end up with something closer to a semi-gloss. There would be no testing with percentages of that additive in here though, all we had to do was prep and paint.
Much easier said than done though. After going through an entire day dedicated to wiping, vacuuming, and washing – we painted the next day and ended up with runs EVERYWHERE. We had a good feeling when we started that it would not magically turn out perfect for us, and we were right. It’s ok though, because it taught us exactly NOT what to.
Spending two days sanding the surface back down, and then another day doing a full cleaning, we were ready for attempt two. Although there are still some minor flaws, we’re very happy with how it came out. And now that this area is done, we can paint the starboard hallway next.
Let us know what you think of the process and how it turned out!
Use code 50MJSAILING to get 50% OFF plus free shipping on your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/4fLjcfw!
We are SO INCREDIBLY HAPPY to bring you this episode because it is a moment we have all been waiting for, for so long. Years, in fact.
This week we got our first coat of paint on in the boat. So not only is that a huge milestone for us in this build, but it means that specific area has been checked off and should never have to be faired, sanded, primed, or painted ever again. It's only new projects in there from now on.
The area we tackled first was the master head, between bulkheads 3 and 5 of the starboard hull. This includes the shower as well as the toilet and vanity area. Part of the reason we chose to do this space first is because we know we'll be keeping a high gloss finish in here, where in other areas of the boat we're debating adding a flattening agent to the paint to end up with something closer to a semi-gloss. There would be no testing with percentages of that additive in here though, all we had to do was prep and paint.
Much easier said than done though. After going through an entire day dedicated to wiping, vacuuming, and washing - we painted the next day and ended up with runs EVERYWHERE. We had a good feeling when we started that it would not magically turn out perfect for us, and we were right. It's ok though, because it taught us exactly NOT what to.
Spending two days sanding the surface back down, and then another day doing a full cleaning, we were ready for attempt two. Although there are still some minor flaws, we're very happy with how it came out. And now that this area is done, we can paint the starboard hallway next.
Let us know what you think of the process and how it turned out!
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Sailing the world to see the world! We're a couple of high school sweethearts in our late 30's that have been on the move for 9 years; creating videos of the ups, the downs, our triumphs and our trials. After circumnavigating the North Atlantic in our last boat Serendipity, (1989 Sabre Targa 34), we took on a 2 year complete refit of our new boat Elements of Life - a custom aluminum 37' monohull. After sailing her to the Arctic, we sold her in 2020 to begin our newest project of building a 42 ft catamaran. Check out our website for more information, and support us by subscribing to our channel and liking our videos. Want to support the production of our videos? - Become part of our Patreon family and get videos before anyone else! - https://patreon.com/mjsailing - Make a donation through the PayPal link on our website - http://mjsailing.com - General inquires, please contact us at: admin@mjsailing.com
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