Masha B. Mishushat · video

What this video covers

Masha restores an abandoned Swedish sailboat by replacing rotten interior components and beginning the overhaul of the vessel's electrical system. She fabricates a new cabin floor using 1.8 cm plywood, creating a template from the original floor panels to ensure a precise fit.2:45 To address structural decay, she removes a rotten bulkhead in the after cabin, using a multi-tool to cut through mounting screws and prying the panel free from heavy layers of aged sealant.6:51 She preserves the sound lower sections of the bulkhead for reuse.8:22 After sanding and cleaning the interior wooden furniture, she applies oil to protect the surfaces from moisture.12:42 The electrical restoration begins with the removal of an obsolete engine control panel and the clearing of redundant wiring.17:20 She traces the circuit for the doghouse lighting, identifies the correct power leads, and successfully restores illumination to the cabin by installing a new switch.19:55

More from Masha B. Mishushat

Another Week Rebuilding My Sailboat AloneAug 2026Launching With Almost Nothing?Aug 2026In the July Heat | Silver Inlay & Electrical WorkJul 2026A New Chapter | Life in June While Rebuilding My BoatJun 2026

From Masha B. Mishushat — 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.