Catamaran Mistertong video
#241 Friends arriving, time to rest soon!!
4 August 2026 · 54 min · 9K views
What this video covers
The owners of a catamaran are completing a multi-month refit in a boatyard, focusing on the final stages of applying Coppercoat antifouling and finishing the hull and nacelle paint.4:08 After applying the Coppercoat, the crew waits for the required 48-hour polymerization period before removing protective masking to avoid damaging the finish or trapping solvents.3:05 They address minor paint runs on the saildrive housing by sanding and re-priming the area.9:26 The project also includes installing solar panel support struts using epoxy inserts and preparing the vessel for relaunch.8:05 The crew manages interior organization and minor plumbing repairs, including a valve system for the black water tank and toilet intake.29:43 Despite the physical strain of the four-month project, the owners prepare for the arrival of friends and plan to transition from the intensive refit schedule to routine maintenance and sailing.26:25 The work concludes with final cleaning and staging of deck cushions as they prepare to return the boat to the water.37:35
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