Race to finish our Cat. Boat work in Papua(ep 301)
30 August 2025 · 28 min · 4K views · Sorong
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran *Learning By Doing* performs a DIY haul-out and anti-fouling project at a boatyard in Indonesia. To repair fiberglass damage from a previous reef strike, the owner removes failed fairing compound and patches the hull using West Systems epoxy with a thickening agent.1:35 Local laborers assist with sanding the hulls, which the owner notes is essential for proper paint adhesion.0:21 After sanding, the owner applies two coats of primer and anti-fouling paint, noting that he avoids acetone for surface preparation due to local availability restrictions, opting for thinners instead.9:06 The boat is launched using a tractor-pulled trailer system that relies on a pulley-based mechanical advantage to move the vessel into the water.22:25 The owner emphasizes the importance of allowing anti-fouling paint to cure for several days on the hard to prevent premature wear.14:45 The project concludes with the vessel returning to the water after a five-day haul-out period.23:33
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