Family Catamaran Sailboat Refit [CHEAP TEAK FLOORS DIY]

[@phillyg760]

I'm a woodworker and would have done it the hard way, but your method is very efficient and practical. Great job!

[@SaltyEscape]

Thanks Philip! I would rather do it the hard way also... I consider myself a woodworker too although I’m more of a hobbyist. Corey

[@SailingCoffeecup]

Holy cow!! This is great!!! Btw, love the tool, I'll have to pick it up. I didn't even know that existed!! Well done sir. Well done.

[@SaltyEscape]

Wow! Thanks Rob!

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@SaltyEscape]

You're welcome!

[@normmcrae1140]

I have used Ridgid power tools PROFESSIONALLY for 15+ years and would HIGHLY recommend them to ANYBODY. And their warranty is Second to NONE! I also watch "Ship Happens", and I am definitely going to post this to them as a great way to make faux teak for their boat - a 1942 (Wooden) Harbour Defence Motor Launch (HDML 1342) that was actually used for the D-Day invasion!

[@SaltyEscape]

We totally agree! I abandoned the yellow tools years ago when I saw Ridgid reviews and their warranty. So far, I haven’t had to use the warranty. They are awesome work horses.

[@janh9569]

Wow! I love your mad skills! Thanks for a great video tip!

[@SaltyEscape]

Thank you! I hope this helps some other folks like us, refitting a boat on a budget!

[@nedwphillips2126]

A Big thumbs up mate...

[@SaltyEscape]

Thank you!!

[@Vizmio34815]

Great video. Staining is kinda like waxing. Takes time but the end result is amazing😊

[@SaltyEscape]

Thank you Chris! Just a little patience

[@Vizmio34815]

Hehe yes a little patience produces great results. I seem to struggle with patience though lol🤣

[@SaltyEscape]

@@Vizmio34815 me too!! 🙃

[@philippedaudi1056]

Super excellent. Very creative and handy. Thanks 👏 cheers 🥂

[@SaltyEscape]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jackienation7694]

Looks great!

[@SaltyEscape]

Thanks Jackie!!

[@jackienation7694]

@@SaltyEscape btw your Patreon “address” in the description isn’t a link. I’ve never done it before. Is it suppose to be a link that takes you to Patreon?

[@SaltyEscape]

Hi Jackie! First, thank you for considering becoming a “Crew Mate”. There are three ways incorporated in to each video and one of the three wasn’t working. (I’ve fixed it now). In each video when Patreon is mentioned a “card” should pop up on the screen in the upper right corner, also at the end of the video there is a link on the end. Lastly I have the link in the video description. For some reason it didn’t activate.. I’ve fixed it now. If you do sign up, you can set limits and you can cancel anytime. 😊 Thanks for bringing this to my attention. -Corey

[@jackienation7694]

@@SaltyEscape thanks!!

[@weswysong2702]

Awesome guys! Love seeing all the progress👍🏼

[@SaltyEscape]

Hi Wes! Thank you! Hopefully we will be moving on board soon!

[@Spoondrifters]

ooh, that's a good idea! We can't get our floors up but maybe we can do a 1/4" layer over the top. Thanks for the idea!

[@SaltyEscape]

I was thinking about this for your boat!

[@Spoondrifters]

Our holly is light, but Todd thinks we can reverse the process with a pinstripe painters tape and stain the big space.

[@SaltyEscape]

Yep!!! It would be a little harder to keep the lines straight but I’m sure you guys can do it!

[@Spoondrifters]

@@SaltyEscape Todd's even just found the right tape, I guess it's called K Tape and it comes in thinner widths. Yay!! Good to have a plan but it's kinda low on our priority list right now. LOL

[@SaltyEscape]

Yeah... but I’m excited that you may do this also! 😊

[@brianweekley5700]

Very nice work. Unfortunately, the fiberglass sole on my boat is not flat, so I can’t use a piece of plywood. Some people glue down that EVA foam that would conform to contours, but I don’t trust the durability of that stuff. Still trying to figure out how I could dress up my bland fiberglass sole. Thanks for the video!

[@castlerc]

Looks good 👍.

[@SaltyEscape]

Thank you Paul!

[@doughuffine9357]

Apply Velcro to the boat & floor panels and the creaking will go away

[@SaltyEscape]

Wow! That’s a great idea! Thank you!

[@PapaPugs]

why not just stain the entire board then do the black lines?

[@SaltyEscape]

You can give it a try

[@albatros1752]

let me now how long that last over all , and if you can paint over Minvax with epoxy with not peeling ?

[@SaltyEscape]

Hi there! This process is no different than refinishing a floor, only in this case we are starting with a bare wood and not sanding it down first. The products are designed for longevity and heavy foot traffic. As for the epoxy overcoat... I think you are asking if you can use epoxy over the stain.... rather than the polyurethane. I have used epoxy over minwax stain and it seemed okay however you will want to allow for a lengthy dry time for the stain prior to applying epoxy. If you are planning this for exterior use, epoxy would be a better choice. Always test it small scale first! Good luck. -Corey

[@dirtknocker2587]

Quick question about the birch ply....I like your idea and might do it in mine. Are you planning on sealing it with some coats of epoxy paint on the edges and bottom for moisture/mold issues and easy cleaning? Good job...looks clean!!

[@SaltyEscape]

Hi There! Thank you! Yes, I installed wood cleats for the cut out to rest on. In the video they are white. You can cover them with epoxy paint or a few coats of polyurethane. I would still sand the poly smooth and put a coat of finishing wax on the underside like I do with all polyurethane finishing. Overall it’s a pretty easy, fast project, especially if you have a nice pattern like I did! Hope this helps! Corey

[@michaelanderson1788]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@SaltyEscape]

Thank you Michael!

[@LoveTravelParadise]

🙌

[@SaltyEscape]

😊

[@cameronurquhart1515]

Looks great but my OCD has kicked in with the hatch key not lining up with the faux caulking lines. Love your channel by the way. This is not meant as a criticism of your work rather my crippling OCD.

[@SaltyEscape]

Hi Cameron. Lol. Yes me too. I lined the hatch ring up to be perpendicular to the cut edge of the hatch. The black lines were supposed to be continuous from the room extending into the hallway. So when it came time for me to cut the hatch I realized that I should have done that differently. If I remake it... I am going to have the hatch line up with the lines and then the latch will naturally align itself. If you notice on the one I show building earlier in the video they are all lined up -so to speak-. -Corey

[@tracie1219]

Looks great!!! Making huge progress. We installed Seagrass vinyl flooring, dries fast not smelly but it does get hot on the toes 😉

[@SaltyEscape]

Hi Tracie! How are you guys? We thought about Vinyl but we wanted to keep with the classic boat floor appearance. I thought, for sure, there would be a vinyl plank type flooring that would accommodate us but we couldn’t find one. Oh well, this option turned out better than we expected! Hopefully moving onboard soon. -Cheers, Corey

[@tedboender]

Looks great!

[@SaltyEscape]

Thanks!