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Painting the Topsides & Bootstripe at Rebak Boatyard in Langkawi Malaysia - REFIT SERIES
January 5, 2026 · 31 min · 24K views · Rebak Marina and Boatyard, Langkawi
Sailboat on stands, worker paints yellow boot stripe under blue sky
What this video covers
The owner of an Alberg 30 performs a complete topside and bootstripe refit at Rebak Boatyard in Langkawi, Malaysia, while preparing for an Indian Ocean crossing. The project involves sanding the hull, applying a two-part primer, and rolling two-part urethane resin paint. After struggling with high heat and humidity, the owner discovers that thinning the paint by more than 15% is necessary to prevent orange-peel texture in tropical conditions.11:30 The bootstripe is raised to account for the vessel's heavy liveaboard displacement, requiring meticulous measurements to correct a persistent list.5:54 The owner also hires local yard workers to sand the anti-fouling for $500, noting a significant price increase compared to previous work in New Zealand.13:19 After multiple coats and wet sanding, the owner applies new vinyl lettering to the hull.30:03 Proper mixing ratios for two-part products are critical, as the owner loses a batch of primer to premature hardening after failing to mix in small, usable quantities.16:50
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