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Day 20: Is all this effort worth it? 😓 What I found today made me DOUBT
June 9, 2025 · 20 min · 748 views
What this video covers
Jorman continues the deck restoration of his sailboat, focusing on surface preparation and masking before applying a two-component Hempel primer. He emphasizes the importance of detail work, using painter's tape to protect stainless steel fittings and edges to ensure a clean finish. During the process, he discovers several unused, open deck connections that require sealing. He repairs these holes using Isopon P40 filler and aluminum tape to create a dam, then fills the cavities with polyester resin. To achieve a smooth, vacuum-like finish, he covers the wet resin with plastic, allowing it to cure overnight. Additionally, he installs foam padding on the companionway ladder to prevent it from scratching the hull's blue paint. The project also includes organizing tools and materials, a task assisted by Yendy. Jorman stresses the necessity of wearing knee pads during long periods of deck work to prevent chronic joint injury. He concludes by addressing viewer questions regarding international sailing documentation, noting that a basic yacht skipper license, boat registration, and liability insurance are the primary requirements for global cruising.
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