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Sail Life – No sanding, no painting but wet plywood…yay! – DIY sailboat repair

The best-laid plans of mice and men ... I was gonna be painting this weekend but I discovered some potential issues. The good news is that pretty soon there won't be any unpleasant surprises waiting for me anymore. I'm bound to have found almost all of the...

Jan 14, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:22

Ep017 – Back to The Grind ( Literally)

Episode 17 brings the demolition of a truck chassis for our boat yard trolley, and I complete the hull side foam core and lamination in readiness for a 2 week holiday in Canada. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Go Back to where this all began at Episode 1: https://www.you...

Jan 10, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:36

Sail Life – Crusty old water tank, new hatches installed & condensation issue – DIY sailboat refit

In this video I finally finish installing the new hatches, take a look at a condensation issue and end up tearing the boat apart. I'm now in the market for a new water tank. Preferably one made of plastic ;) *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit....

Jan 07, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:17

TINY LIVING TLC [Adventure #92]

Because if you love your home, your home will love you! This week, all attention is focused on Varuna, sanding and grinding away. Ty works on fiberglassing, fairing and gel coating a few spots on her hull, Hillary gets to work inside sanding, cleaning an...

Jan 05, 2018
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:29

Sail Life – Installing the new hatches, part 2 – DIY boat refit

In this video, I install the first of the three new hatches from Vetus. Butyl tape is used for bedding the hatch. More information about butyl tape:http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/rebedding_hardware&page=1 This is the butyl tape I used in the vide...

Dec 31, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:24

Sail Life – Installing the new hatches, part 1 – DIY boat refit

It's time to install three new Vetus Magnus hatches aboard Athena. Come join me for another fun weekend in my DIY boat refit marathon. Oh and Merry Christmas guys :) *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Faceb...

Dec 25, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:17:45

Sail Life – Christmas lights & emptying out the diesel tank

*** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnTwitter Sail Life Shop US: (Use this if you want items shipped from the US) https:/...

Dec 17, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:14

Sail Life – Vetus hatch trim kit, t-shirts & Los Angeles meetup – DIY sailboat restoration

I get disappointed by a trim kit for my Vetus Hatches. Also, Sail Life t-shirts and an early warning about an upcoming meetup in Los Angeles in late March 2018. Scroll down for the links to the webshops :) *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit....

Dec 10, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:18:27

Sail Life – Cost of the deck and upcoming DIY projects (Winter of 2017/2018) – DIY sailboat refit

I'm done replacing the core aboard my sailboat. Let's take a look at the cost and the upcoming DIY projects this winter. *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Li...

Nov 26, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:11:56

Sail Life – Complete deck and core replacement – DIY sailboat restoration

The deck rebuild has reached yet another important milestone. I'm done replacing the old core, laying up the new top skin and now I'm also done painting. Yay! Temperature logging doohicky: US: http://amzn.to/2yvoLdx UK: http://amzn.to/2zF7obD *** Links *...

Nov 19, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:22:43

Ep012 The Real Work Begins

Episode 12 sees us getting sticky with the first layer going down on the Hull of our 40 Foot Catamaran Mold. A full day of laminating Vinyl Ester Resin and a layer of Fibreglass Cloth form the Skin Coat or Tie Layer that bonds the outside Gel Coat to the ...

Nov 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:14

Sail Life – First bit of paint on the new deck – Sigmacover 280 – DIY sailboat restoration

This weekend the first bit of paint was applied to the new deck. I used sigmacover 280 as a primer on my new deck. The DIY deck restoration is pretty much done :) Kenneth's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6zEOyiOLPFK6lK_8mfzHSg/videos?disable_...

Nov 12, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:24:14

Sail Life – Sailboat deck rebuild… almost done! – DIY sailboat refit

It's been a busy and though weekend aboard Athena. Lots of sanding but it's really starting to feel like I might be able to pull this off in time. Join me for yet another episode in the freakishly long DIY deck rebuild series ;) *** Links *** Sail Life o...

Nov 05, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:44

Sail Life – Sailboat deck replacement, fairing the deck – DIY sailboat refit

Come join me for lots of sanding as I start fairing the deck aboard my 1987 Warrior 38 sailboat. Thomas's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8RebPESYPI *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http...

Oct 29, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:21:08

Ep010 How to Spray Gel Coat for a Catamaran Hull

A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. Episode...

Oct 28, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:09:59

Ep009 How much polishing can a Koala Bear?

A decision to build a 40 foot Catamaran should not be taken lightly. Join Ross Boardman in a series of videos that shows the ups and downs, logistics and blood sweat, swearing and tears involved in the building of a fibreglass composite catamaran. In this...

Oct 24, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:16:53

Sail Life – Sailboat deck replacement DONE (maybe) – DIY sailboat refit

In this video we lay up the last layers of glass on the deck. This marks an important milestone in the refit of my sailboat. All that's left to do now is fairing (huge job) and painting. *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatre...

Oct 22, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:15:46

Sail Life – New deck on a sailboat DIY style ⛵⛵⛵

*** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnTwitter

Oct 15, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:20:16

Sail Life – First section of deck done & failed plans – DIY sailboat refit

I had planned on moving the boat this weekend. That didn't end up happening. Come join me for a quick update on my DIY sailboat refit. Epoxy vs. cold temperatures: http://www.westsystem.com/instruction-2/epoxy-basics/cold-temperature-bonding/ *** Links ...

Oct 08, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:31

Ep007 Techy Talk – How to Set Up up a Gel Coat and Fibreglassing System

This Episode I go into technical detail as to the major equipment used in the Gel Coating and Laminating of our 40 foot Cruising Catamaran. Setting up a professional system can be daunting and I have established the best system for my project that ensures ...

Oct 05, 2017
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:19:57

Sail Life – Hooking up the fridge, DIY sailboat restoration

Come aboard for another update on my DIY sailboat restoration. In this video, I finally hook up the fridge but not without a few surprises ;)

Sep 18, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:13:49

Sail Life – DIY sailboat restoration update #14, Isotherm fridge installation prep

Time for yet another DIY sailboat restoration update video. Feel free to check out my other videos. All videos listed chronology: http://vid.io/xov5 If you new to the channel check out the introduction playlist: http://vid.io/xov7

Sep 14, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:59

Sail Life – Building the box for the fridge, patching bulkheads and more DIY sailboat restoration

It's time for another quick update on my DIY sailboat restoration. In this episode, I build the box for the new fridge and patch the holes in the bulkheads. Link to project playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQyv5OlNbA-o6qnrrBVRHDH816FozYm5...

Sep 04, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:03

Sail Life – DIY sailboat restoration update

A quick update on my DIY sailboat restoration. In this video, I take a look at the hulls moisture levels, give an update on the progress down below and talk about the new portlights I've ordered. I also give you a quick sneak peak at the iKommunicate from ...

Aug 20, 2016
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:14:10

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