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How to DO š„Boat MAINTENANCEš„ With NO MONEYš¤
29 January 2024 Ā· 21 min Ā· 2K views Ā· Portugal
What this video covers
Maintaining a sailboat in remote locations like Porto Santo, Portugal, requires a reliance on community skill-sharing and material bartering rather than cash-heavy professional services.17:22 Because specialised marine supplies are scarce and shipping can take up to two months, cruisers often trade labour to complete essential maintenance.17:45 The crew of this vessel secured a custom spray hood by trading painting services with a local professional, recycling high-quality Sunbrella fabric from an existing cover to avoid high retail costs.1:15 Similarly, they treated their metal keel with epoxy and antifouling paint gifted by a neighbour, a veteran sailor with extensive ocean-crossing experience.8:56 The process involved applying two coats of epoxy, waiting for the specific 97% cure stage, and then applying the antifouling paint.16:25 This collaborative approach allows sailors to manage the high annual costs of boat ownership while navigating in isolated regions. Practical maintenance in remote areas relies on building a network of skilled neighbours to trade labour and surplus materials.
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