Sailing The Far Side · video

What this video covers

The Far Side, a 37-year-old custom sailboat, undergoes a comprehensive refit at a marina in Guatemala.5:22 Work crews sandblast the hull down to the bare fiberglass to prepare for a Coppercoat application.11:42 The project includes extensive structural and cosmetic repairs: filling holes with polyester compound, re-glassing sections of the bottom, and replacing rotted deck sections and screw plugs.1:06 Workers remove and replace all through-hull fittings and reseal the cap rail to eliminate water intrusion issues.10:02 The topsides, cabin rail, and areas around the windows receive new paint within a temperature-controlled, dust-free tent.7:48 Additionally, the crew replaces fogged and cracked windows with thicker glass and refinishes the interior teak veneer and flooring.16:00 The refit addresses long-standing maintenance needs to ensure the vessel's structural integrity and aesthetic condition.

More from Sailing The Far Side

70 MILES Offshore in a FAST BOAT! DRY TORTUGAS National Park | S4:E19Sept 2026Sailing A Catamaran To A National Park In The MIDDLE Of NOWHERE!! S4:E18Jul 2026Dingy Rides On The RIO DUCLE, Custom SAILBOATS, And TUK TUKS S4:E18Mar 2026Want Check OUT OUR Portholes?? Our Steps To A DRY BOAT S4: E17Feb 2026

From Sailing The Far Side — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.