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Trying to Paint The Decks While Battling Endless Rain in Malaysia - REFIT SERIES

22 de diciembre de 2025 · 20 min · 22K visitas · Rebak Marina, Langkawi

Man paints sailboat deck under overcast Malaysian sky

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James hauls out Triteia, an Alberg 30, at Reebok Marina and Boatyard on Reebok Island in Langkawi, Malaysia, during a mid-circumnavigation refit after 18,000 miles from Los Angeles.0:30 The central obstacle is near-daily rain through late November during what research indicated should be the dry season — a La Niña year that produced roughly one rain-free day in the entire month.15:07

Deck painting drives the episode. James initially applies International Toplac black, which a Yacht Supplies Langkawi staff member recommended for decks; the paint performs poorly, leaving a dark tarnish and thin coverage even without added thinner.12:19 He switches to Jotun white industrial paint, thinned 10%, and ultimately gets three coats on the forward and aft decks.12:42 The dodger receives a separate coat. Rain interrupts multiple sessions, forcing him to gamble on weather windows and push hard on clear days.11:26

Interior work fills rain days: cabin painting, Epifanes rubbed-effect satin varnish on brightwork, galley demolition including sink removal, and a full countertop replacement with fold-away faucets.17:15 The companionway steps still need sanding and teak cleaner treatment.16:56 James rents a tube hotel room in Langkawi for $106 for seven days — chosen for proximity to the ferry dock and air conditioning — because cabin fumes and displaced gear leave no sleeping space aboard.1:31

Verify paint suitability for decks directly rather than relying on chandlery staff recommendations.

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