let's PAINT our way out of ALL these diy sailboat projects

[@h.rutten2187]

It looks great, what a bit of paint can do.

[@sailorama]

Thanks! Big change for us.

[@bobhamilton298]

Looks great !! Amazing how it transformed the boat. Awesome!

[@sailorama]

Thank you! I love painting - it always transforms!

[@devinharp636]

Super excited to see your program show up! U both are truly amazing!! From Oklahoma USA 🇺🇸 ❤

[@sailorama]

Thank you - glad you enjoy each time!

[@adayinthelife5496]

So satisfying to watch. She's come a long way!

[@sailorama]

Very satisfying!

[@sailingmare6563]

Great job getting all that work done. I feel like I need a rest now.

[@sailorama]

Haha...yeah, still more to do though 😆

[@ian-c.01]

This is one of my favourite sailing channels ! I like that you are down to Earth and honest about what works out well for you and what doesn't and also because you keep it nice and simple and don't go into lengthy explanations about your issues. I would love to see you get more support so you can put more money into the boat because you really deserve it ! I have been following you for many years and have seen you struggling on many occasions to sort your boat out and I wish you all the best for the future !

[@sailorama]

Thank you for the kind words, and we appreciate that you have been watching so long. We love seeing our regular viewers' names pop up here to discuss the projects that we are always working on. We forever appreciate the moral support, advice, and material support. We literally could not have done anything we have accomplished so far without all this help - even though it looks like we're struggling sometimes, we definitely cannot complain about how awesome our supporters have been!

[@TotalBoat]

Loved this weeks episode! That deck is looking so good.

[@sailorama]

Yay, thank you! Still more to come...

[@bolo863]

Wow, the boat is starting to take shape. I love how you are fixing it up on a budget but making it work. Well done you two.

[@sailorama]

Yes - we were SUPER lucky to get all this paint for these projects. Looking forward to getting into the specifics of the budget in upcoming videos too.

[@Stuwy2]

You guys do more on your boat in a week than some people do in a season.

[@sailorama]

🙃 Only because we have to get back into our natural environment - the water!

[@nealchristensen1793]

Justin the work never ends with you two ! The sail boat is coming together rather nicely. I would have to say ! Now if we could get you two a reliable motor that would be amazing too !

[@sailorama]

This is all true 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@KeithGerow]

Ya'll my favorite sailing video.

[@sailorama]

Thank you! Glad you think so!

[@maryjnorwood3962]

Man, what a difference! Deck looks….amazing! Cool music, too. 😎(Thanks for saving that scorpion.) 🥰❤️😎🥰❤️😎

[@sailorama]

Thank you for the kind words about the deck and the music!

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

First! Thank you for making this during such a busy time!❤

[@sailorama]

You're so welcome! We love sharing with you!

[@murrat]

The deck is looking great.

[@sailorama]

Thank you! Thanks for checking in!

[@mngbennett]

Thanks for the Video. She is looking better all the time. I'll be interested in how the non slip works out as I may have some deck repair in my future.

[@sailorama]

We're going to go into more detail about all the paints/products we used during this haulout, and after a little more time to let it all harden. So far so good though!

[@njbaskipper]

Cool 👏👏

[@sailorama]

Thanks!

[@CristianoDias-ey9kk]

Thanks!

[@sailorama]

Many thanks to you!

[@lennym1636]

The real problem with the dingy was that you fiber glassed over the gel coat paint, you needed to sand all the way down to the fiber glass, and by the looks of it you're doing it again...

[@lennym1636]

And fiberglass needs a ruff surface to stick too not a smooth surface, that is if you want it to really stick...

[@sailorama]

Yes I can assure you that the dinghy did get a thorough sanding although it did not seem interesting to film at the time 😆 It was made ultra thin, too thin - probably a mold on top of an actual Fatty Knee dinghy, so I wanted to leave as much material as possible. In my experience, well-sanded gelcoat never has adhesion problems, it's just a philosophical question of whether one wants to bond to a surface layer rather than the proper fiberglass layer...the problem has definitely been too thick fiberglass cloth for the job.

[@PhrozenV]

Use a pastry filling bag to squirt the epoxy into the holes you made.

[@sailorama]

Yes this is an idea for thickened epoxy. We found it faster to just pour straight from the cup we mixed in.

[@PhrozenV]

@@sailorama Can't deny the results. Nice job.

[@hogfishmaximussailing5208]

Good job on the deck painting. It looks like you did a complete job that will last. Three coast of paint and a barrier coat, it made my repainting Hogfish's deck last fall look pretty weak. Hey, on the windows, consider just using UHB tape and sikaflex. It what I did on my boat. I'ts what they do on new boats. Its easy, looks clean, and if done properly is safe. Just an idea!

[@mngbennett]

I would also recommend VHB tape and Dow 795 for surface mounting poly or acrylic windows. I did this on my boat and if you can find the products it works well. I think they might have glass windows (which don't get the UV damage plastic ones do) so surface mounting might not be suitable.

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

We did this too and will do it again on our "new" sailboat

[@sailorama]

Thanks for the tips! We may do this because we're having issues with the sealant for the first set of windows you saw us install. We'll look for that tape!

[@sailorama]

Thanks! Yes, we have some plastic windows and some glass - we appreciate the tips!

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

What month are you there painting & working on your boat? Is there a drier time? We are interested in doing some boat work. We too, have some crackling spots in our "new" 50-year old sailboat. We also have some portlights to replace. We have the acrylic but need time & weather. You know how that goes :)

[@sailorama]

As far as I can tell it's always wet here 😂 We arrived in July with aggressive lightning storms every night like clockwork, now the weather has changed to wet mist everyday all day, and when we were here December-January a couple of years ago, it was cold and rainy throughout those months. I just checked the charts, and dry weather should be Feb, March, April.

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

@@sailorama Thanks. Hope you can manage to get work done

[@AM-ni3sz]

The boat is looking good. But where is the doggie ? I hope all is well.

[@sailorama]

Choco has been chilling! Thanks!