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A HUGE Step Towards Going Back in The Water (In 2 weeks) | Wildling Sailing
August 18, 2023 · 24 min · 133K views
What this video covers
Refitting a 42-ft Wharram Pahi catamaran requires extensive hull preparation and painting before the scheduled relaunch. The owner applies two coats of blue primer to the hulls, sanding with 180-grit sandpaper between layers to remove debris and surface imperfections.3:31 To ensure proper adhesion for the final topcoat, the crew cleans the hulls with a weak ammonia solution to remove residual grease and sanding dust.14:07 The painting process utilizes a roll-and-tip technique, which involves applying paint with a roller and smoothing the finish with a brush.14:15 The project relies on volunteer labor coordinated through the Workaway platform, with helpers assisting in sanding, cleaning, and painting tasks.11:06 Total material costs for paint, rollers, and brushes reach 680 euros.15:40 The final plan includes applying a turquoise topcoat and yellow paint to the decks before the vessel returns to the water.12:18
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