Suisui丸video
[Yacht Life] Sailing Toward the Future, but Reality Was Much Tougher Than Imagined | A Full-Scale...
July 14, 2026 · 10 min · 1K views · Brazil
What this video covers
Hitomi and her husband perform a full-scale bottom paint job on their yacht, Aikenmaru, while docked at a marina in Brazil.▶ 1:19 The process begins with surface preparation, including machine polishing and meticulous application of masking tape to ensure clean paint lines.▶ 2:26 Hitomi manages the detailed masking work, while the captain handles other aspects of the project.▶ 2:48 The team applies a gray primer followed by three coats of black antifouling paint to protect the hull from fouling.▶ 6:18 The work requires significant physical effort in high temperatures, necessitating the use of protective masks.▶ 6:49 Despite the labor-intensive nature of the project and the challenges of living in a marina environment, the couple completes the painting to restore the vessel's condition.▶ 9:39
More from Suisui丸
From Suisui丸 — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.