MJ Sailing · video

¿Qué cubre este video?

Refinishing the cabin top of a Bali 4.4 catamaran requires a multi-step fairing and priming process to achieve a smooth finish.▶ 0:12 After removing the gel coat gloss with an orbital sander, the crew applies a blue guide coat to identify low spots, which are then filled with Total Fair epoxy fairing compound.▶ 0:37 Once cured, the surface is sanded with 120-grit sandpaper using a long board to ensure uniformity.▶ 3:46 The crew applies Alex Seal Finish Primer, thinned to 20–25%, in three coats to account for warm temperatures.▶ 4:25 To achieve a desired eggshell finish on interior bulkheads, the crew experiments with adding a flattening additive to Alex Seal Pegasus Gray paint, noting that the two-part epoxy paint provides significantly higher durability than standard hardware store alternatives.▶ 13:38 Separately, the crew prepares for a fall charter in Greece by studying for a captain's license through the online Mariner's Learning System, which offers self-paced modules for Six-Pack and Master certifications.▶ 5:20

Más de MJ Sailing

The Details That Keep a Boat Dry (MJ Sailing - Episode 379)jun 2026The Bad News: We Have To Cut This Bulkhead Out (MJ Sailing - Episode 377)may 2026We Almost Cooked Our Electrical System… So We Fixed It (MJ Sailing - Episode 375)abr 2026The Panel That Will Power Our Entire Catamaran (MJ Sailing - Episode 374)abr 2026

De MJ Sailing — ve el barco, la tripulación y cada video analizado del canal.