Sail Life - The third (and final) coat of paint! DIY sailboat project

Name: Sail Life - The third (and final) coat of paint! DIY sailboat project
Uploaded: 2020-09-20T17:44:22.000Z
Duration: 17 min 22 s
Description: Mads constructs a temporary tent and uses a diesel heater to apply a final coat of Perfection Pro.

20. september 2020 · 17 min · 81K visninger

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To apply a third and final coat of Perfection Pro paint to the hull of the sailboat Athena, Mads constructs a temporary, large-scale tent over the vessel to mitigate issues with low temperatures and high humidity.8:23 The project requires three days of construction and a light sanding of the hull with 400-grit paper.3:16 To maintain the specific temperature and humidity parameters required by the paint’s technical data sheet, he uses an 85,000 BTU diesel heater to warm the enclosure.9:18 Despite a temporary mechanical failure of the heater and late-day condensation forming on the tarps, the final coat is applied.13:04 The process highlights the difficulty of achieving a high-quality, spray-like finish with Perfection Pro in outdoor conditions, particularly in Denmark’s variable climate.14:21 The successful application of the final coat allows for the subsequent installation of deck cleats and engine components, keeping the boat on schedule for an October launch.11:24