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DIY sailboat restoration: You will LOVE this new paint job!

18. juni 2023 · 14 min · 17K visninger · Isla Cedro and Isla Jesuita

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Nike repaints the cockpit of the sailboat Carl while anchored between Isla Cedro and Isla Jesuita.0:09 Previous attempts to apply one-component paint over existing layers resulted in a tacky, dirt-attracting finish, prompting a full restoration.0:55 To prepare the deck, Nike fills old mounting holes with epoxy, using Gorilla Tape as a backing to contain the filler.1:49 She applies a thin primer layer to ensure compatibility between the old surface and the new two-component TotalBoat Wet Edge topcoat.2:07 After two coats of paint, she adds TotalBoat TotalTread non-skid to high-traffic areas near the winches and cockpit entry to improve traction for both the crew and their dog, Boba.11:11 The project concludes with the removal of masking tape, leaving the cockpit surfaces glossy and durable.12:40 The crew balances the maintenance work with shore excursions across the island, navigating through jungle paths and past local landmarks before returning to the boat to avoid afternoon storms.5:01

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