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Boatyard Update (Where I'm At & What I'm Doing)
December 22, 2021 · 10 min · 2K views · Fort Pierce
What this video covers
Riverside Marina in Fort Pierce, Florida, serves as a functional, low-cost boatyard for long-term hull maintenance on a 1986 sailboat.0:15 The owner is currently performing a comprehensive bottom job, which began with professional sandblasting to remove old layers at a cost of $70 per foot.3:48 Subsequent tasks include grinding and filling hull blisters with epoxy, fairing the hull, and applying barrier coats and new paint.4:10 Additional maintenance projects include replacing the cutlass bearing, upgrading from a two-blade to a three-blade propeller to reduce prop walk, repairing rudder delamination, and resealing the keel joint.5:52 The owner also plans to inspect all through-hull fittings for corrosion and install a watermaker.8:16 While the facility lacks the amenities of Harbor Town Marina and prohibits living aboard while on the hard, the monthly storage rate of $400 provides a cost-effective environment for extensive DIY fiberglass repairs.9:20
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