Sail Life - Painting the hull of my sailboat with Perfection Pro

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
  • After months of fairing and prep work, it's finally time to paint the hull of my sailboat. I'll be using International Perfection Pro. A paint that can be applied by roller (no tipping needed) and will leave an amazing finish. Ava and I have chosen Mediterranean White for the hull.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 577

  • @verynearlyaboutsailing8114
    @verynearlyaboutsailing8114 4 роки тому +93

    Wow. What a difference. 'Shiny' is the right word. She looks great.
    And that idea of using a spotter is a great one, I shall definitely be using that technique.
    Great job Mads.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much, Paul! :)

    • @liongod1000
      @liongod1000 4 роки тому +2

      @@SailLife *_ UHM, Mads, forgive me for asking but I couldn't help noticing some sort of "Invisible" tape on your Cheeks at the ending of your vid..... is that some sort of DIY Facelift? :>} _*

  • @fredericlajoie
    @fredericlajoie 4 роки тому +1

    This is the greatest sanding channel on UA-cam

  • @Kemxt
    @Kemxt 4 роки тому +93

    "Somewhat extensive refit" 😂 understatement of the year haha

    • @iainlyall6475
      @iainlyall6475 4 роки тому +3

      of the last 4 yrs :-))

    • @paulclarke8184
      @paulclarke8184 4 роки тому +4

      @@iainlyall6475 Basically there was a boat, then Mads took the inside out of it and rebuilt it. Then he took the outside off it and rebuilt it. Then he took the inside out of it and rebuilt it again :)

    • @mozismobile
      @mozismobile 4 роки тому +1

      So presumably Life on the Hulls is doing a "full refit"?
      It started as a giant pile of fibreglass coth and expoxy but after the refit it will be a yacht!

    • @Deftonesdsm
      @Deftonesdsm 4 роки тому +1

      EVERY boat always turns into more work than people perceive . That said he really hasn't gone extensive as the structure etc was all the same he just added more to it. Still way easier than a lot of boats as his was pretty nice to start with.

  • @namechamps
    @namechamps 4 роки тому +67

    "If we do another refit ...." Everyone knows that in 10 years Mads will be doing a "small" refit on a neglected 72 foot 3 mast schooner.

    • @donaldendsley6199
      @donaldendsley6199 4 роки тому +8

      10 years? I'd bet Mads is already looking.

    • @madsandersen2803
      @madsandersen2803 4 роки тому

      It scares me a little to think about :P!

    • @Jonne321
      @Jonne321 Місяць тому

      Only took 4 years to find the next boat 😂

  • @bobadam7021
    @bobadam7021 4 роки тому

    Welcome aboard good ol' Unnamed Sunfish, I am now 7 days into a somewhat extensive refit. Today I applied gelcoat to the repair that I spent the last three days patching, and fairing, and it promptly rained. I can feel nothing but my throbbing shoulder from five days of oh glorious sanding and I blame it entirely on this channel.

  • @hanssolo4ever
    @hanssolo4ever 4 роки тому

    We can't get enough of the glorious sanding show.

  • @Martin-yl5zb
    @Martin-yl5zb 4 роки тому

    Mr. perfection pro ....that would actually be a nickname that fits you well. Awesome job Mads!

  • @allsearpw3829
    @allsearpw3829 4 роки тому

    I would never believe MADS make up would up set the paint finish ,you learn something new every day.Considering it is being painted out side with no covers over it and by hand ,so far amazing

  • @portlandscott
    @portlandscott 4 роки тому +106

    Is it just me, or does Mads have a "Vegas Elvis Presley" thing going on at 11:45?

    • @bill3143
      @bill3143 4 роки тому +13

      Dear lord, I can't unsee it ! lol

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  4 роки тому +17

      The Elvis of Denmark...that does have a nice ring to it 😉😁

    • @portlandscott
      @portlandscott 4 роки тому +1

      @@SailLife Ha! You're on to something for sure.

    • @phaedrusalt
      @phaedrusalt 4 роки тому +10

      "A hunka hunka burning Perfection Pro"? Thank you, thankyouverymuch!

    • @gadenhertog
      @gadenhertog 4 роки тому +6

      Haha, I paused the video and scrolled down, because surely somebody else must have already made a comment about this 😁

  • @SpeedBird132
    @SpeedBird132 4 роки тому

    What a great channel and nothing more enjoyable than watching you sand while having a beer. Great to see the boat looking so spiffy. Please include more Danish swearing, I think it is very poetic!

  • @dermott3957
    @dermott3957 4 роки тому

    Complete NOVICE !
    You are our GURU
    We all await you giving up the day job

  • @_bodgie
    @_bodgie 4 роки тому

    A dorky hat is better than sunburn or skin cancer. Nice job Mads.

  • @espowari
    @espowari 4 роки тому

    As a new viewer, I appreciate the recap portion of this video!

  • @manfredschmalbach9023
    @manfredschmalbach9023 4 роки тому

    Might be about the best rolled-on paint job I saw so far in my boatbuilding career. Just imagine how hot she would've come out in a royal dark blue applied in this epic quality! Anyway, besides of the colour, that kinda paint job really turns up anxiety levels a couple notches when it comes to tank piers, poles, and neighbours sporting a lesser paint perfection 😂

  • @johannwolf1
    @johannwolf1 4 роки тому

    I love the moment you take the sunglasses off. Nice wardrobing.

  • @johncarter5022
    @johncarter5022 4 роки тому +11

    Ha ha, love the Elvis look just before painting, I hope the cans were 'all shook up' lol

  • @maxnex7676
    @maxnex7676 4 роки тому +108

    I'm trying to understand how Mads manages to make an 18 minute video that seems to last only 5 minutes.

    • @skippyone2769
      @skippyone2769 4 роки тому +11

      It's called "time and relative distortion technique". Involves lots of glorious sanding and repeating the word "Spiffy" lots of times.

  • @maxmillion7007
    @maxmillion7007 4 роки тому

    Looks Fantastic! For a "complete novice" you are doing a lot of things ten times better than some "pros". When you are cooking in the sun, If that painters hat is cotton, dunk it in water, squeeze out the excess and put it back on. Trust me. try it.

  • @rogerkircher
    @rogerkircher 4 роки тому

    Every Sunday makes me smile.

  • @andrewnewman1912
    @andrewnewman1912 4 роки тому

    Looks great Mads. 100 of hours of preperation has paid off. You both should be very pleased. You did look like a Eurovision pop star with the mike in hand and sunglasses at one point in you vid. Well done mate

  • @blakstar64
    @blakstar64 4 роки тому +51

    Perhaps a tip to anyone else painting with a spotter... maybe using using a laser pointer instead of a piece of wood. I was imagining that stick accidentally gouging the new surface. Looks great!

  • @Rpmsailor
    @Rpmsailor 4 роки тому

    Mads, You sir are a sandaholick, and a very good one. Nice job on the paint application and thanks for the spotter eyes in making the total job “spiffy “!!!
    If you ever get to Lake Michigan, I would love to buy you and your bride Eva dinner and an adult beverage at the Pentwater Yacht Club. Anxiously awaiting your next project and adventure... please keep away from contact with sandpaper 😂

  • @denniskeohane1219
    @denniskeohane1219 4 роки тому +39

    I got the chills seeing that first coat. Congratulations Mads. You are an inspiration.

    • @SailLife
      @SailLife  4 роки тому +5

      Thank you so much 😀 I'm so excited to finish the hull!

    • @nknatewood8226
      @nknatewood8226 4 роки тому

      +Dennis Keohane: Not only is he an _inspiration_ ...
      Gonna go out on a limb here and "bet," while _frocked out_ in his sanding & painting "suit," Mads is literally little more than *numerous liters* of *_perspiration_* ! 🤣🤣🤣
      Great painting job for such a *_dorky dude_* ! 😝 (You said it, not me...)
      In any event, here's to ya Mads! And here's your well deserved *_BIG_* 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!

  • @stevenr8606
    @stevenr8606 4 роки тому

    Very, very SPIFFY!!!
    BTW, the Gilligan look from Gilligan's 🏝 is GOOD!

  • @moejaime2654
    @moejaime2654 4 роки тому

    Nice sunglasses Mads good that you protect your eyes from the sun ! Safety first !

  • @joshuarosen6242
    @joshuarosen6242 2 роки тому

    There are lots of things I have been impressed by in your numerous videos. I'm pretty handy and I hope I might be able to learn many of the same skills you have but I really don't think I could match your work ethic. You are clearly very driven to a clear goal (which I know you have now achieved) and I admire your dedication to your project enormously.
    I'm looking forward to seeing how you and Ava get on now the DIY is complete (enough for the time being) and you are sailing. Good luck to all three of you.

  • @tomharrell1954
    @tomharrell1954 4 роки тому

    Hey Sandy or Hey Dusty your faired deck joint job is pro plus work! Absolutely perfect!!! The job came out very good! Your deck joint was perfect the hull was very good. I kept seeing the latter falling scraping the hull. eeeewwwwoooccchhh
    You are a driven individual.

  • @Denispat
    @Denispat 4 роки тому

    You're persévérance and determination has no bounds, Bravo!

  • @timpsensky5181
    @timpsensky5181 4 роки тому

    Oooo Shiny... Looks amazing. All those hours of work really pay off in the end.

  • @michaelwoodford1718
    @michaelwoodford1718 4 роки тому

    You know what? I sincerely miss the outtakes. Now those were funny.

  • @torsacci
    @torsacci 4 роки тому

    She looks pretty darn spiffy!!! Well done.

  • @fisheater844
    @fisheater844 4 роки тому

    My experience with International paints up in North Queensland, Australia was that the paints were native bee magnets. I’m not talking one or two had at least 50 stuck in the paint after I gave up pulling them off, they had foot prints for around100 mm trailing behind every bee once they walked that distance they were stuck and I had to sand out for my next coat. Went and built a huge mosquito net around and over my build, the bees would crawl around looking for holes even had to put pieces of steel box section on the bottom to keep them out and still some got in every coat. Melbourne Distrubitors said they never heard of the problem before which I can’t believe. Definitely won’t be using International on my next build, can do without the extra work building a bug proof building. Really enjoying your work and you uploading your endeavours.

  • @thomaspoett868
    @thomaspoett868 4 роки тому

    Wow, this is freaking awesome 👏. You make me think 🤔 doing this in 2021 to my little SV Queen Bee too. You’ve deserved huge respect ✊ mate.

  • @Denispat
    @Denispat 4 роки тому

    Bravo for including your parents... I'm taking care of mine and there comments is not always 'evident'

  • @lkm5462
    @lkm5462 4 роки тому +2

    That picture of you after you take your glass off, post sanding, should be your Christmas card

  • @Buckey1194
    @Buckey1194 4 роки тому

    Great video, I’ll remember that patience is key.

  • @johnbowersett6491
    @johnbowersett6491 4 роки тому +5

    Having owned and worked on sailboats for some 40 years I have to tell you that your level of craftsmanship and attention to detail is very impressive.

  • @brianpulaski5396
    @brianpulaski5396 4 роки тому

    Wow, that finish looks awesome! You should be proud.

  • @lisahanlin5317
    @lisahanlin5317 4 роки тому

    What an awesome achievement. Looks GREAT Mads.

  • @benmonette7593
    @benmonette7593 4 роки тому

    Very cool collab with Jason. Totally interesting and valuable tips.

  • @matthewharding6245
    @matthewharding6245 4 роки тому

    She looks like a brand new boat! Amazing work Mads!

    • @gking5522
      @gking5522 4 роки тому +1

      Are you serious...
      She IS a brand new boat!

  • @ErickUtley
    @ErickUtley 4 роки тому

    WOW! It is always the end bits... not that you are even close to the end... however, it is looking amazing! NEXT TIME YOU FIT A LARGER BOAT????????????? By that point, you'll need a white padded room to match the white straight jacket that matches your white new Hat. You're doing great Madds!

  • @pezpengy9308
    @pezpengy9308 4 роки тому

    BEAUTIFUL!!!! also, more about your parents please!

  • @davebrown7321
    @davebrown7321 4 роки тому

    that top coat looks Spifftacular Mads!

  • @sailingbrewer
    @sailingbrewer 4 роки тому

    Oh man I was so looking forward for some oh glorious sanding techno at 11:45.

  • @2CabrasLocas
    @2CabrasLocas 4 роки тому

    WOW!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! GREAT WORK!

  • @pierpalicious
    @pierpalicious 4 роки тому +18

    holy smokes, what a good-looking boat! The aerial shots are so rewarding to see, and all I've done is sat on my couch and watched your videos every week. I can't imagine how great it must feel after the hard work and patience you've invested!! Keep it up, Mads!!

  • @PitWChannel
    @PitWChannel 4 роки тому +27

    Refitting a bigger boat?!
    Mads in 2035...so I am ten years into a somewhat extensive refit...
    (I wouldn't have a problem with that, more sunday evening routine for years to come)

  • @lrrcew
    @lrrcew 4 роки тому

    Beautiful Mads! It's going to be looking so good, you might not want to get her wet.

  • @jderrida69
    @jderrida69 4 роки тому

    Wow Mads, what a beauty. You did a magnificent job !!!!!

  • @CauliflowerEars1
    @CauliflowerEars1 4 роки тому

    So shiney! She looks magnificent

  • @dthelmcken420
    @dthelmcken420 4 роки тому +1

    Wow. Here it is early on Sunday afternoon (4pm MDT) and there are already 27,698 loyal viewers! Athena looks really spiffy and you have every right to be super proud of her. Congrats Mads.

  • @johnnyseagull29
    @johnnyseagull29 4 роки тому

    Thats the best elvis i have ever seen.

  • @arosenberger87
    @arosenberger87 4 роки тому

    Anywhere you go, there will always be crappy weather. The only way to guarantee the ability to apply paint at any time is indoors, provided you can afford the space and equipment to keep the temperature and humidity right.
    That being said, no one doing a DIY refit can completely afford a perfect location. We do what we need to do to get the job done! Weather is an inconvenient burden, it has spoiled my summer schedule for my projects. I live in Northeastern US and wish I had a garage right now.

  • @w00db0x
    @w00db0x 4 роки тому

    I used a similar product, rolled and tipped with a brush. It looked pretty average straight after application, but the next day looked like a spray job. Incredible paint technology! I learned a trick recently for removing the 'yellowing' that happens just above the waterline over time. Use grapefruit (the big oranges, not the one you stand on to make wine!) cut in half and rubbed over the yellowing and rinse off. I guess it is the citric acid that does the trick.
    You don't look like a giant dork, just a glorious dork!

  • @dianes4858
    @dianes4858 4 роки тому

    Yep, it looks pretty dang spiffy, Mads! Great job!👍

  • @Steffenator
    @Steffenator 4 роки тому

    That is a totally different boat (speaking of the outside) than it was 4 years ago. Great work!
    😎👍🏻

  • @MrFurriephillips
    @MrFurriephillips 4 роки тому

    She’s looking beautiful

  • @sailingmoonshadow3169
    @sailingmoonshadow3169 4 роки тому

    Friken awesome doesn't even cover it! That is going to look absolutely fantastic Madds!

  • @rikleblond1698
    @rikleblond1698 4 роки тому

    Dr. Glorious strikes again!
    Nice job man!

  • @paulclarke8184
    @paulclarke8184 4 роки тому

    Hi Mads. Been following you for probably 3 years plus - saw you install your first fridge in Athena. Have to say I love your vids. I hope you share as much technical information (eg passage planning) when you go sailing with Eva as you do technical information re the rebuild as I love the way your brain works and you explain things so clearly. PS - Your English is so fluent - amazing. Thank you!

  • @cheeseblog
    @cheeseblog 4 роки тому

    Great editing. SMOOTH SAILING TO YOU!

  • @sjp52047
    @sjp52047 4 роки тому

    Great progress Mads. You have had some weather this summer for sure! I'd have myself a beverage of choice after that last coat of paint! The bell is still rung, but I am no longer getting notifications from UA-cam channels, so I'll make note not to miss next weeks offering. Good luck with the weather. Regards, Solomon

  • @reindrescher9092
    @reindrescher9092 4 роки тому

    Looking super dang spiffy Mads 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻🤙🏻

  • @RcBuddy
    @RcBuddy 4 роки тому

    Nice one Mad, realy , that boat is gone be the best looking boat on the water near you, its gone win the concours d'elegance, I'm sure, but the fenders gone like that shiny paint job.
    Conclusion, perfection is a good given thing, but keep in mind, this boat gone sail, not standing in a museum. Great job so far Mad ;o).
    Cheers.

  • @timtarran8124
    @timtarran8124 4 роки тому

    She's looking gorgeous

  • @BuildingSYMistress
    @BuildingSYMistress 4 роки тому

    Very nice paint work and very well done Mads, good on you sir and yes Athena is looking great!

  • @FrostyDog9186
    @FrostyDog9186 4 роки тому

    Athena looks amazing, Mads!

  • @SpareRoomSlotCars
    @SpareRoomSlotCars 4 роки тому

    Yes Mads, that hat might make you look like a giant dork, but we love you just the same

  • @58Geargrinder
    @58Geargrinder 4 роки тому +3

    A great paint job is 95% prep. Now you've got a beautiful boat!

    • @jamesford8315
      @jamesford8315 4 роки тому

      Well said. I would have put it closer to 99%. If you don't put in the time you won't care for the shine.

  • @danknox9986
    @danknox9986 4 роки тому

    Very happy for you Mads. The boat looks great!

  • @edwardhovitz1753
    @edwardhovitz1753 4 роки тому

    Boy that looks nice and by a roller!

  • @geekdomo
    @geekdomo 4 роки тому

    Just a killer job on that Mads! Well done

  • @nordemoniac
    @nordemoniac 4 роки тому

    Great job. Next year when everything is hardened and used a bit you can go over with rubbing/polish + wax, and it will be perfectly smooth and shiny. There’s most likely going to be spots that will lose its shine more quickly until you’ve used it a season. Especially where you got fenders etc.
    And yes - Been bad weather here in Norway as well.

  • @redbaronnomads3223
    @redbaronnomads3223 4 роки тому

    Good job mate - she is looking super spiffy!

  • @GaryKearley
    @GaryKearley 4 роки тому +3

    So lovely to have the help from mum and dad :-)
    The paint looks amazing. That drone flyover was amazing!

  • @aske777
    @aske777 4 роки тому

    I have been watching your videos for 3 years,. You are inspiration to all DIY guys. Keep the good work!

  • @gr8jpn
    @gr8jpn 4 роки тому

    Enjoyable Video! Sand on my friend!!!

  • @_instabil
    @_instabil 4 роки тому +2

    I had to immediately rewind the video to see the drone shot of Athena some more times, wispering "Wowwww!" again and again. Also, the new intro is a good one.

  • @davejackson3926
    @davejackson3926 4 роки тому

    Looks Awesome Mads. Excited for you...

  • @rickvangunten4800
    @rickvangunten4800 4 роки тому

    WOW! Far beyond Spiffy. Well Done................>

  • @Banjo-lm2wl
    @Banjo-lm2wl 4 роки тому

    Congratulations Jason it looks amazing!

  • @brucebaker3523
    @brucebaker3523 4 роки тому +1

    Congrats, you are now qualified for the title of; Sandman!

  • @romanmuller1078
    @romanmuller1078 4 роки тому

    Very nice glossy hul, bravo Mats

  • @j.brianbobiak12
    @j.brianbobiak12 4 роки тому

    WOW! I've been following since you were working on Oblix. You've done a fantastic job. WOW!

  • @sailorman2617
    @sailorman2617 4 роки тому

    Super job Mads! Looks fantastic!

  • @WanderScapeFilms
    @WanderScapeFilms 4 роки тому

    Wow!!!! She looks frickin awesome!

  • @gregshaw4852
    @gregshaw4852 4 роки тому

    Looking very good Mads. Well done.

  • @MidnightAmratha
    @MidnightAmratha 4 роки тому

    awesome job on the paint, Mads it really do make Athena pop.

  • @evanherpin6765
    @evanherpin6765 4 роки тому

    Congratulations, what a milestone!

  • @soylentgreen326
    @soylentgreen326 4 роки тому

    Excellent result spifftacular.
    Nice beanie hat🤣👍😎

  • @lukeboelitz
    @lukeboelitz 4 роки тому

    Congrats on the paint job! Looking very spiffy indeed.

  • @rnca27
    @rnca27 4 роки тому

    Great Job! Just one more tip ... Try to remove all of the water line masking tape prior to the painting . it really helps to do this when the paint is still wet as it doesn't leave any paint tears marks. The down side to this the necessity to mask the hull for each layer of paint, but the end result is PRO .

  • @tomharrell1954
    @tomharrell1954 4 роки тому +5

    Looks like “Perfection Pro” Paint is a winner or at least with mads using it!

  • @paulwoods682
    @paulwoods682 4 роки тому

    Super-spiffy, totally amazing!

  • @waynemcphail7825
    @waynemcphail7825 4 роки тому

    It is terrific that International provided the paint and Jason provided insight on how to use it. Great job!!!! This was a wonderful advertisement for their paint. It looks beautiful.

  • @BaronWeber1
    @BaronWeber1 4 роки тому

    Great video, I thought I saw Elvis!

  • @pieterverbiest4389
    @pieterverbiest4389 2 роки тому

    Did the job over the last weeks with great results got inspired by the video.

  • @scottjones9670
    @scottjones9670 4 роки тому

    She looks so good Mads!

  • @matsworld9386
    @matsworld9386 4 роки тому

    Another boat Mats!!?????
    Paint job looks amazing .. well done.