Bottom Painting a sailboat with antifouling paint [Ep 14]
4 novembre 2018 · 9 min · 3K vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Alex and Cory apply ablative antifouling paint to the hull of their sailboat, using brushes to speed the process while the boat is hauled out.0:02 They plan to strip the hull and switch to a hard-finish paint in the fall to allow for easier maintenance and scraping.0:56 The rudder receives a fresh coat of interprotect, and the crew seals the shaft seam with 5200 sealant to prevent water ingress.2:01 Beyond hull maintenance, Alex cleans diesel residue and algae from the engine compartment using Spray Nine and a degreaser.3:51 Cory constructs a wooden support shelf from pressure-treated 2x8 lumber to secure a third battery, ensuring the bank meets safety standards for movement.8:34 Finally, the crew tests a pressurized alcohol stove and oven by pressurizing the fuel tank to 5 PSI and igniting the burner.5:51 They keep a bowl of water nearby as a safety precaution for extinguishing potential alcohol-based flames.6:12
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