Refinishing the Floor (sole) of our Sailboat // mold removal and paint (+ insulation update) //Ep.46

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  • @charles.neuman18
    @charles.neuman18 Рік тому

    I'm amazed at your motivation for cleaning. Here, and with the Laser, and in many other cases. I wouldn't say you "like" cleaning, but you seem to enjoy the results of cleaning. I usually err on the side of not cleaning because I don't feel like doing it. Short term gain. But I'm learning from your attitude here: If you roll up your sleeves and get the job done, then you benefit from cleanliness!

  • @largemarge1603
    @largemarge1603 2 роки тому

    10:56
    We had rental properties in the 1970s.
    You reduced the surface mold.
    That infestation may be an inch deep.
    For shower surrounds, we usually replaced all the wood inside the bathroom walls, then treated the new material with a 'Kilz' type of anti-fungal prior to installing the new shower surround.
    .
    The prevention:
    * ventilation, and
    * light.

  • @enriquelaroche5370
    @enriquelaroche5370 2 роки тому

    Been using Total boat products on my boat. extremely happy with the products. they also have very specific instructions for prep ..following the instructions and proper prep and I am really happy with results. I found their dewaxing fluid to really work well. also to rough the surface I used an angle grinder and a scotch brite wheel It was very fast and did not lift any of the base material. (Moondancer Ericson 38)

  • @christopher.burger7380
    @christopher.burger7380 2 роки тому

    Looks really good guys,can’t wait to do the same

  • @boooshes
    @boooshes 3 роки тому

    Tons better in every way.

  • @EliseLowes
    @EliseLowes 3 роки тому

    Looks fantastic!! Amazing what a fresh coat of paint with some elbow grease can do!!!

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much Elise!! Haha it really is :D

  • @maryhagler1898
    @maryhagler1898 2 роки тому

    Looks fantastic !

  • @dougsmith5988
    @dougsmith5988 3 роки тому +1

    Nicely done Gillian! In the cold weather we put rubber backed runners down, makes for a cozy floor.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Great idea! We'll look into some of those as an option for the winter!

    • @jasoningram4042
      @jasoningram4042 3 роки тому

      ✨😇 Custom-Made Patterns 😇✨
      Rubber-backed they'll sow the edge borders on your rugs for you.

  • @dianne.murielrobidoux9008
    @dianne.murielrobidoux9008 3 роки тому

    It's always interesting to watch your videos. Take care & stay safe

  • @yamakawa0948
    @yamakawa0948 3 роки тому

    Hello! I do have a Cat 30 too (1981 hull #2298)...nice paint job and well made video....thanks for the sharing.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому +1

      That's fantastic! It's always fun to hear from other Cat 30 owners :D

  • @johndavidson6867
    @johndavidson6867 3 роки тому

    Wow, it sure did make a vast difference, and you got rid of a potential mold problem. Gillian, the way you tackle a problem is awesome, when one method does not work try something else, keep trying until your objective is reached. Keep up the excellent work, stay safe and keep us entertained.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much John :D That means a lot.
      Take care!

  • @28ft
    @28ft 3 роки тому

    Marine Carpet works well as a floor covering. Easy to cut to shape too.

  • @charlesmurschell3110
    @charlesmurschell3110 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, that was a lot of work. Good job.

  • @guybelleman462
    @guybelleman462 3 роки тому +2

    Epoxy paint might be another choice, although more expensive, fewer adhesion issues later.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Good to know, I haven't heard of that!

  • @largemarge1603
    @largemarge1603 2 роки тому

    15:11
    Dear One,
    You open up the space and make it feel less dark!
    [ all together: "Ahhhhh..."]

  • @KatherineCrosbie
    @KatherineCrosbie 3 роки тому

    It looks great

  • @bobhamilton298
    @bobhamilton298 3 роки тому +3

    Not sure why you don't just ask for advice. The premier stain remover and I have tried everything is Marykate On Off. This stuff will clean anything. Its acid based, does not harm fiberglass and always works. I have used it on the waterline and inside and it just works. This is the favorite around our marina. Good luck with the paint.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the advice, I'll keep that in mind for next time! (I can think of many different places that could come in handy already)

  • @hollybasiuk2824
    @hollybasiuk2824 3 роки тому +1

    Looks great Gillian!

  • @livingsimplytosimplylive6817
    @livingsimplytosimplylive6817 3 роки тому +3

    Gillian at one point you said you were being may be over protective. Don’t worry as UA-cam subscribers that is our job to be over protective for you and Jonas LOL.

  • @wavelength7503
    @wavelength7503 3 роки тому +7

    Try acetone to remove the staining The black rubber from the backing ate into the gelcoat. Your latex paint will end up peeling in time. You need to Sand any surface before painting, especially if you're trying adhere latex to plastic/ fiberglass.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the information! I'll keep this in mind for re-doing it in the future :D

  • @korhan-charlotte9171
    @korhan-charlotte9171 3 роки тому +1

    Floor looks great. I would try to paint the ventilation cover too if I were you.

  • @paulbettenga6202
    @paulbettenga6202 3 роки тому

    The white floor looks amazing! I think it makes the space look bigger. Great job!

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I still love seeing it. I can't believe how much of a difference it made!

  • @gwstrauss65
    @gwstrauss65 3 роки тому +3

    Stubborn areas try white vinegar, works great. I know to late now but next time

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm sure there will be a next time so I'll try that out :D

  • @38below39
    @38below39 3 роки тому

    Looks great , good job

  • @Barbreck1
    @Barbreck1 3 роки тому +2

    The boatkeeper's secret is Barkeeper's Friend!

    • @BruceHeerssen
      @BruceHeerssen 3 роки тому +1

      That is really good stuff. Just keep in mind that it is a mild abrasive and can damage some surfaces.

  • @alexanderlyon
    @alexanderlyon 3 роки тому +2

    Great before-and-after images. Very satisfying! I love your channel, by the way. I'm just getting into sailing and learning and I'm hoping to get a Catalina 30 or something close to it (which is how I found your channel). It's very inspirational to see your journey.

    • @Pauly__D
      @Pauly__D 3 роки тому

      What city are you in and how far off from a purchase are you ? I own an 80's 30' sailboat that I'll be listing for sale next season . I bought it as a project 4 years ago and she's just about ready for someone to bring her out on an adventure .

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon 3 роки тому

      @@Pauly__D I'm around the Great Lakes (would rather not get more specific than that in a comments section). But, I won't be buying a Catalina 30 (or a boat of that size) for another couple of years. I still have to learn how to sail and I'll be starting on a smaller boat.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!!
      That is so exciting you are getting into sailing! Good luck with everything!

  • @haighaj
    @haighaj 3 роки тому

    Wow, looks so much better, a fantastic job!

  • @Wolffman500
    @Wolffman500 3 роки тому

    Great videography ! I think that you look amazing !

  • @johnwarren7155
    @johnwarren7155 3 роки тому

    You sure do pretty work when you get done talking about it.

  • @Mike-bb1li
    @Mike-bb1li 3 роки тому

    Fine steel wool .soap and baking soda.

  • @GTC1967
    @GTC1967 3 роки тому

    Outstanding!!! A HUGE difference and improvement. Well done! 🍻

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl 3 роки тому

    Looks great ⛵️⛵️😊

  • @anthonybeck2384
    @anthonybeck2384 3 роки тому

    Spiffy indeed👏🏻👏🏻

  • @davidm6553
    @davidm6553 3 роки тому

    Great job!

  • @grahamfielding
    @grahamfielding 3 роки тому

    Great job. Looks much better.

  • @GTC1967
    @GTC1967 3 роки тому +1

    Some strategically placed bits of the kind of double sided tape used to hold sheets of material still on CNC machines might be really useful without a big commitment or mess to deal with.

  • @colinboniface194
    @colinboniface194 3 роки тому

    Nice job. You're just like most of us, we get paint everywhere and we always stir the paint with not the correct paint stirrer... A bit of stick is just perfect for that job...

    • @karibakid
      @karibakid 3 роки тому

      punch some holes were the lid seals excess paint will the run back in

  • @ryansraven
    @ryansraven 3 роки тому

    Looking good!

  • @spinkey4842
    @spinkey4842 3 роки тому +2

    i wouldn't ever be able to have just done the floors, i would've said the floors now have a different color than the walls and end up painting the entire interior. looks very good though. also the black spots look as it was the fiberglass or another layer of paint.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Haha yes, that definitely crossed my mind as well. But I certainly have enough paint if we decide to do more!
      Oh that's good to know, we thought perhaps it was something other than just mold

  • @shourovbd753
    @shourovbd753 3 роки тому +2

    When do you think you guys will sail again?

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому +1

      Soon! Keep an eye out in the next couple weeks :D

  • @johnmikel5934
    @johnmikel5934 3 роки тому +1

    Use an Ozone generator to kill mold through-out. You would need to stay out of the boat when running it (read about it). Bleach usually just gets to the top part of the molds. It doesn't make it to the root of the mold/into the porous surface to prevent it from coming back. Get a mold killer, remover, inhibitor to apply. Paint works 😁, you are a 💎 in the rough ✨

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      I will look into that for next time!

    • @johnmikel5934
      @johnmikel5934 3 роки тому

      @@BlueMoonLife You work hard to learn new things, I'm definitely impressed, keeping busy by up keeping the boat. I want a Captain& first mate like you!😁

  • @tommycheshire5508
    @tommycheshire5508 3 роки тому +3

    Next time, after the first scrub with bleach, sprinkle baking soda and brush. Baking soda is not as abrasive as cleanser. Also use a long handle brush so that maybe you don’t get bleach on your jeans. A long handle brush gives you more leverage. You need to select painting clothes and use them each time you paint. Also you need newspaper to serve as a cover for your table. Fiberglass is porous.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Interesting, I'll try that next time! Yes I have a set of painting clothes for any big painting projects, because I know I will probably end up getting the paint on them!
      Thanks for all of the advice :D

  • @scable-eq7bp
    @scable-eq7bp 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Gillian, great job, the white really opens the decor up. Do you guys have DOLLAR TREE stores up their? If so they sale door mats with a nice rubber backing that well help during the winter time so you don't have to walk on a cold floor.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Oh that's good to know! We would definitely have something like that :D

  • @dancingrick9627
    @dancingrick9627 3 роки тому

    I used Oxcilic Acid to clean rust off my sailboat. Just make sure it is really vented. Use a fan and wear a mask, hand and eye protection. I like the way you are not afraid to try doing things yourself.

  • @nfinitymarine4466
    @nfinitymarine4466 3 роки тому

    You can buy neoprene self adhesive sheet in many thickness and not have to worry about the interlock along with higher quality.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Good to know, thanks! We'll look into those if we decide to upgrade :D

  • @sailingcitrinesunset4065
    @sailingcitrinesunset4065 3 роки тому +1

    When you've finished scrubbing make sure you wipe over the whole floor with vinegar to kill the mould spores. Vinegar & bicarbonate soda

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Interesting, next time I'll try vinegar!

  • @robertnixon3816
    @robertnixon3816 3 роки тому

    Great job! That cabin sole looks so good after the paint! Good job getting rid of that old flooring and mold. Should be a tough finish that lasts. Bright is good!

  • @robertjohansen7191
    @robertjohansen7191 3 роки тому

    Great job! Looks amazing! :)

  • @montyforster3370
    @montyforster3370 3 роки тому +1

    Þry a plastic washtub at the point where you step on board with a couple inches of water So encourage people to deshoe or rinse off you'll be amazed at how much dirt you will keep off your beautiful white floor

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Haha great idea, that would certainly help reduce some of the cleaning!

  • @sailingeden9866
    @sailingeden9866 3 роки тому

    I am getting ready to start the exact same project on my boat. Its a glue sticky mess. I am going to use acetone on it. Then probably roll nonskid over it.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Good luck!! I'm sure it will feel so good to have that done :D Acetone is a great idea!

  • @paulstewart1626
    @paulstewart1626 3 роки тому

    Great video, you did all of the things I would have done. I laughed when you dropped the paint brush handle in the pant. I probably would have done the same thing. Although the floor looks great you may have to cover it with something for the winter. In the summer though it is a great solution.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Haha I never seem to get through a paint job without getting some paint on something I was trying to avoid!
      Yes, we agree... maybe more of that foam flooring or rug or something!

  • @MattMarlowe
    @MattMarlowe 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like there was wood under the paint, or was it straight gelcoat? If it's wood I'd sand it down and refinish. If it's gelcoat you could clean it with acetone or wet sand it and polish it. Either way, you'll need to refinish it because that paint won't last long.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Good to know, I'll look into it for next time we need to re-finish it!

  • @alaneverett2531
    @alaneverett2531 3 роки тому +1

    Looks good well done a lady who knows how to use tools and can paint lol 😆

  • @novelistusonthewater
    @novelistusonthewater 2 роки тому

    good job. But the reason you got mold underneath the old floor was because it wasn't glued well and it didn't have a watertight seal around the edges either. Just a lousy floor installation job. My floor is painted too and its easy to clean (or repainted) but I am longing for the wooden look again so one of the next jobs is doing that ...

  • @cedracine
    @cedracine 3 роки тому

    WD-40 as Baking Soda & Vineager are two great life hacks I use as first help remedies...

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      I'll keep those in mind for next time. Thanks!!

  • @rickg1403
    @rickg1403 3 роки тому

    Good Job, looks good!
    I think you’ve stumbled upon a whole new channel.......
    “Tiny Home renovations with Blue Moon, starring your host Jillian”.
    Hehe.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Haha I think you're right!

  • @dougmaclean9752
    @dougmaclean9752 3 роки тому +1

    Starbrite mold remover works in seconds - just have good ventilation

    • @guy.h
      @guy.h 3 роки тому

      Starbite is just lemon bleach (you can check out the MSDS for these products to see what they actually are and then buy the normal household version rather than the 'marine' one)

    • @dougmaclean9752
      @dougmaclean9752 3 роки тому

      @@guy.h not so - strong bleach WITH caustic soda - NO lemon - I would not give advice without trying it myself

  • @24hourtravellers
    @24hourtravellers 3 роки тому +1

    There's this product called Un-duz-it for boats, might work? They been sponsoring some sailing channels so maybe reach out to them?

  • @Amarok41
    @Amarok41 3 роки тому

    Was that a reference to Mads and Sail Life? Anyway the floor looks spiffy 😀

  • @timtaylor2014
    @timtaylor2014 3 роки тому

    Looks real good. Thumbs up 👍
    I have used a product called 'Bon Ami' and i have been able to clean most things on my boat. (It's a cleansing powder that is environmentally safe). My Harbor Master suggested it.
    On painting. How's the bottom? I'm saving up for haul out. Or will you be able to get by another season?

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks :D I'll look into that!
      We've been keeping an eye on the bottom paint and it seems to be doing well! It will likely need to be done in the next year or so
      Hopefully you can get hauled out soon!

  • @Draconisrex1
    @Draconisrex1 3 роки тому +2

    Ah, the floor is curved. Whew! I was worried that I was having vision problems...

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Haha yes, it's definitely something to get used to!

  • @CaptDutNRedBeard
    @CaptDutNRedBeard 3 роки тому

    crap. you just made me want to paint the entire inside of my boat. lol

  • @Pauly__D
    @Pauly__D 3 роки тому

    Always meant to ask . Do you prefer Gill or Gillian ? Floor looks damn good. I agree with someone else comment about a foam rubber runner for the colder months . Think Giant mouse pad . It's only about 1/4" thick, doesn't move around , insulates and feel awesome under your feet . I've got some on both my boats , I love the stuff . Kinda cheap too , i think you can get premade decorative ones from home depot or wally world if you wanted to test it out .

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Hey Pauly D!
      Either one is fine :D
      Thank you so much! We will definitely look into those foam rubber runners, they sound like a great solution for the winter!

  • @scott.wallace8625
    @scott.wallace8625 3 роки тому +1

    Dude in Seattle just south of you i have a fake grass carpet take it out and hose it off. Cat loves it. Take a shower on it all water goes to the bilge pump. Walk on it with socks next morning all good. Not very nautical extremely versatile

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Interesting idea!!

    • @scott.wallace8625
      @scott.wallace8625 3 роки тому

      Yeah try it. All sorts of things I tried this one just is functional and look's like a gene lawn. Easy on the eyes day to day. Go out for a race day with friends? Roll it it up and stow it. Please try it I would love to see you're take on the functional of this

    • @scott.wallace8625
      @scott.wallace8625 3 роки тому

      Green lawn.

    • @novelistusonthewater
      @novelistusonthewater 2 роки тому

      I had fake lawn too. But on the foredeck for the dog to poop ;-) because she wouldn't if it wasn't green ;-) .....

    • @scott.wallace8625
      @scott.wallace8625 2 роки тому

      @@novelistusonthewater one good reason to not use it as a boat carpet

  • @joaoveiga7585
    @joaoveiga7585 Рік тому

    😮

  • @cbrucewarren
    @cbrucewarren 3 роки тому +1

    don't use Magic earasers; they put microbubbles of plastic into water....

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      I didn't know that, thanks for the information :D

  • @BryantHayward67
    @BryantHayward67 3 роки тому +1

    Pretty sure the bleach is far worse for you than the small amount of mold would be... That stuff is dangerous!
    Also, as I'm sure others have noted, but black stuff is from the flooring, not mold. The brown stuff that came up easily is the mold... Looks good, though.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, that is very good to hear! Too bad that the black residue was so stubborn... but oh well. Thanks :D

  • @seajCharleston
    @seajCharleston 3 роки тому +1

    Concrobium is a better product than bleach for mildew or mold. Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc.

  • @largemarge1603
    @largemarge1603 2 роки тому

    05:46
    Protect your lungs.
    How about a dual-filter respirator?
    Plus sealed goggles?
    Work, followed by a cleansing shower and shampoo, with work-clothes dumped outside the quarters.
    Mold spores explode as they are exposed or agitated; a push-fan at the entry simultaneous with a pull-fan at the exit?
    .
    I bet the box for your N95 knock-off says 'Not Effective For Any Airborne Material'... although 'Just For Show' would be closer to the truth.

  • @daveholley2156
    @daveholley2156 3 роки тому +1

    The floor looks great ! Since you have paint leftover you may have created another project ? The front of the bench that your Guitar rest looks kinda yellow especially the louvered vent and the thing below it ? If Your going to do it don't use bleach and water use TSP. Trisodium Phosphate and water ! Best degreaser to prep before paint ! A powder in small box in the paint dept . And if you go back to the place you bought the paint tell the cheap bastard's to give you some stir sticks ! They wouldn't eat their takeout w/ stir sticks so .....you shouldn't have to shouldn't have to to stir paint w/ chopsticks ! I assume it was HD since it was Behr ? But I guess they are using the crap wood that made free paint sticks outta to make crappy lumber at 5x the price ? Being that it's a water base paint I would recommend you get a few rubber back floor mats/welcome type's 3'x1.5' or divide those #s by 3.2185333 oh you know the formula . Boats looking great ! Amazing howuch work you can get to done when you're Ol' man is isn't around 🤔. Hehehe. ✌️💜🎸

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thank you!
      Oh interesting, thanks for that tip! Haha it does seem like as soon as one project is finished another is created... maybe that spot will be the next on the list!
      Thanks for the comment :D

  • @largemarge1603
    @largemarge1603 2 роки тому

    07:32
    a) I wonder if swim-pool 'shock' would go deeper faster.
    Scratch with a wire-brush, then re-surface?
    .
    b) Semi-retired welder-fabricator here.
    My eye protection goes on before I enter the work-zone.
    Please, consider you as a role-model, viewers might follow your lead on safety.

  • @johncush9063
    @johncush9063 3 роки тому +1

    You should try spraying hydrogen peroxide on it. We use this in our showers in Maui and the black stuff just wipes off

  • @sailing-and-cooking
    @sailing-and-cooking 3 роки тому +1

    Hi there next time us Oxalic acid then you get it nice and clean.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip, I'll remember that!

  • @largemarge1603
    @largemarge1603 2 роки тому

    Talking about doing it -- three hours and forty-seven minutes.
    Doing it -- about nine seconds.
    [note to foreign viewers -- these are Oregon times, your local time may be different]

  • @david78212
    @david78212 2 роки тому

    Why does everyone think everything is mold? More likely than not, the backing of that flooring reacted very badly to salt water...considering it is made for the interior of a house it's not a big stretch. A marine environment is harsh, that's the main argument for not using stuff made to deal with it, that stuff is from Lowes or Home Depot and is made for inside a house not a boat. Any except floor paint is not going to last.

  • @barrystrickland6527
    @barrystrickland6527 3 роки тому

    My gosh, you've got the most beautiful eyes!!!

  • @toddabrahamsson1797
    @toddabrahamsson1797 3 роки тому

    I hope I’m not to late with this comment. Don’t paint, use a heavy duty compound.

  • @claudeelliott3993
    @claudeelliott3993 3 роки тому

    Gillian, just for your information, boats don't have "floors", they have "soles"! Not a big deal, but for a future All-Canadian Sailor like yourself, you should maybe use nautical terminology, ya think?? Just tweeking your halyard, Kiddo! Love ya, Claude.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому

      Haha thanks Claude, I will use that term now!! It's amazing what you can learn on here!
      Take care :D

  • @BlockchainToTheFace
    @BlockchainToTheFace 3 роки тому +1

    That particular paint will NEVER Adhere to the gel coat properly. It’s needs sanded, cleaned and re-gel coated. Not really that big of a job in the area you are doing. Redo it, I’ll watch that too!

  • @CPTCleoTorris
    @CPTCleoTorris 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. I painted my bilge boards with hull paint and they turned out great. Like nice and no water staining.

    • @BlueMoonLife
      @BlueMoonLife  3 роки тому +1

      Oh nice, that would look fantastic! It is amazing how much it can clean up a space :D