Boat Yard TRANSFORMATION FAIL Sailing GBU
May 20, 2021 · 23 min · 163K views · Puerto Rico
What this video covers
The crew of the 38-ft sailboat *Good, Bad, and Ugly* performs a hull refit and constructs a custom fiberglass swim platform while hauled out in a boatyard. After initial attempts to roll and tip the hull paint resulted in a semi-gloss finish, the owners hire a professional to spray the hull with a high-gloss paint to ensure a mirror-like finish and easier maintenance.8:58 Matt constructs a new swim platform using pine lumber, which he shapes to fit the transom, mounts with six through-bolts, and reinforces with fiberglass.11:51 To hide the mounting hardware, he uses a 1 1/8-inch paddle drill to countersink the bolts, allowing for a flush finish once faired.17:04 The crew also applies non-skid texture to the lazarette hatches, noting that the process requires significantly more paint than expected because the sand base absorbs the initial coats.22:05 Proper preparation and professional application are essential for achieving a high-gloss finish on a boat hull.
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