Paint job and shipyard thriller in Portimão. Adventures on long-distance sailing / sailing

Name: Paint job and shipyard thriller in Portimão. Adventures on long-distance sailing / sailing
Uploaded: 2023-11-07T17:59:45.000Z
Duration: 23 min 54 s
Description: The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 Suria completes a major hull refit and interior restoration in Portimão.

7. november 2023 · 23 min · 3K visninger · Portimão

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The crew of the Lagoon 410 S2 Suria performs extensive maintenance and refit projects while hauled out at a shipyard in Portimão, Portugal.0:03 Work includes applying Coppercoat antifouling, installing a custom bridle to relieve load on the anchor windlass, and modifying the bow pulpits to accommodate new railing configurations.0:43 The crew also reseals deck fittings, services through-hull valves, and repairs Sunbrella lazy bags using a heavy-duty sewing machine.6:17 Interior restoration involves stripping and refinishing furniture with Epiphan varnish and polishing corroded hinges.15:54 A significant challenge arises during hull painting; an initial attempt to match the original gelcoat color fails, requiring a second professional firm to color-match the paint using laser measurement equipment.13:51 The shipyard environment becomes tense when a suspicious couple living on a nearby vessel is eventually evicted and investigated by police for unauthorized activity and theft.20:28 The refit concludes with successful exterior paint repairs and interior cosmetic upgrades. Proper color matching and meticulous surface preparation are essential for achieving a professional finish during hull paint repairs.