SHOULD I SELL MY BOAT
9 October 2026 · 18 min · 69K views · Plymouth
What this video covers
Barry Perrins hauls his steel sailboat, Shadi, for a two-week maintenance period in a United Kingdom marina to address hull fouling, rust, and structural repairs.Watch The vessel, which previously sailed from Cape Town to the Caribbean and across the Atlantic to Plymouth, requires significant work on the rudder, propeller, and bow section.4:28 Perrins removes sacrificial zinc anodes, cleans the propeller shaft, and applies epoxy and primer to areas where fairing has delaminated.6:34 He also clears the anchor locker to repair rust damage caused by water ingress at the hatch hinge, a project requiring the removal of 85 meters of chain.14:41 Persistent rain delays exterior painting and epoxy curing, forcing him to extend his stay on the hard at additional cost.17:15 While performing the maintenance, Perrins weighs the decision to sell the boat due to the physical demands of ongoing repairs and his age.1:57 Regular hull maintenance and anode replacement are essential for protecting steel hulls from electrolytic corrosion and structural degradation.
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