EP#364 Yard Period Done, Back to JeromesTown
August 21, 2025 · 35 min · 124 views · Northern Michigan
What this video covers
Jerome Rand completed a four-day yard period for his boat, *Into Oblivion*, at Knight Marine Service in Rockland, Maine.1:46 To address deteriorating varnish on the cap rail, he removed the stanchions, sanded the wood, and applied teak oil rather than reapplying varnish.6:19 He filled cracks in the Douglas fir bowsprit using a two-part wood filler, then sanded and oiled the surface.12:13 Additionally, he repainted the bulwarks with high-gloss white paint after scuffing the existing finish.17:43 Rand opted for oiling over varnishing to simplify future maintenance, noting that teak cleaner and brightener can restore the wood’s appearance in an afternoon.20:15 Following the yard work, he traveled to his property in northern Michigan to prepare for the seasonal pack-down of a local sailing club’s fleet, which includes unstepping masts on Pearson Ensigns and Hobie Getaways.25:20
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