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Connor Is STEALING My Painting!! (MJ Sailing - Ep 305)
October 7, 2023 · 23 min · 95K views · Kent Island
What this video covers
Matt and Jessica enlist a friend, Connor, to assist with a multi-day interior refit project on their boat.0:36 The primary task involves sanding, fairing, priming, and painting interior cabinets that have remained unfinished for nearly two years.1:58 The crew uses TotalBoat TotalFair to blend tape lines into foam, followed by 220-grit sandpaper to smooth the surfaces.4:40 For the finish, they mix TotalBoat Wet Edge topside paint with a flat white additive to achieve a semi-gloss sheen, opting against the high-gloss finish of TotalBilge paint.8:46 The team works in confined spaces, including the v-berth, settee storage, and hanging lockers, while managing challenges like high humidity and cold temperatures that affect paint drying times.17:35 To maintain power for tools and appliances during potential fall storm-related outages, they utilize an Anker Solix F2000 portable power station.2:21 The project concludes with the successful application of primer and paint across the designated storage areas.21:58 Consistent surface preparation, including de-waxing and thorough sanding, remains essential for achieving a uniform finish on interior boat cabinetry.
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