I work on historic homes for a living. You did a fine job on the floors, but you worked too hard. I like how you didnt remove more than you had to, but even sanding with a more aggressive grit is not going to take away very much wood and it will be done faster. Go from 40 grit initially to 80 grit, and finally 120 grit before you vacuum and tack-cloth. Then apply one coat of urethane with a lambs wool applicator. After fully dry, sand it again with 220 grit. Clean up, and hit it with another coat. Now hit it with 400 grit. clean up and apply the final coat. Done! I know this sounds like a lot of steps, but it really is quite fast and easy. Just be as gentle as possible with the 40 grit. In an area your size I would carefully use a "Makita" 4500 rpm grinder gently for the initial 40 grit sanding, then I would switch to a "D.A." sander for the rest of the job. Both tools are inexpensive. The lambs wool applicator is about 12 inches wide, can be screwed to a pole, and dipped into a tray of urethane (so you don't have to get down on your knees to apply the product.) The first sanding is the most difficult. Every subsequent sanding is easier. The last sanding should only take about 5 minutes. I've re-done entire houses and gymnasium floors. I hope my experience helps you. I love your boat.
He needed to sand more. The seam between wood is supposed to be white. If you look closely, it still looks varnished in some areas and white in others. Uneven sanding, unfortunately. Then he painted over it, which kills the point having a white seam. It wouldve been best if he sanded the floor first, removed the seams, installed new seams, and then repainted. It would be a lot of work, but it would look substantially better.
To quote someone from another boating channel: “it doesn’t have to be perfect, it has to be pleasing” and you must be very pleased with how that salon floor has come out! Nice job.
For someone who hasn't done that before the floors look great just as good as new great job Gus, feel sorry for you having to clean up all that sawdust everywhere your pilot console was buried in it hope you managed to clean it all out your cabin even the large shelf in front of console up to the windows . now you definitely have to do the hand rails outside while you're already at it good luck with that your yacht is going to look so good when you done the rails its a really great yacht and still goin strong at that age. I've tried looking for a boat similar to yours but no luck whatsoever the ones i keep finding only have one weak engine and they want anything from 50-80 k for them
Gus, being a DIY first timer redoing those floors, you did an excellent job. Even if you made 100 mistakes, don’t worry about it, because you learned from them, completed the task and the floor came out looking awesome!!! Hate to hear that the new tank was the one leaking, but I hope that the guy will stay true to his word and take care of it for you, even if he has to pay another person/shop to make the needed repairs if he doesn’t travel to you and fix it personally. Can’t wait to hear the update on that. Sucks that you had to pull the tank and then will have to reinstall, however, as meticulous as you are about the upkeep and maintenance, that boat will last you a long time should you choose to keep her. Have ever thought about completing the Great Loop?
I've done hundreds of floors an one thing I've learned is that nobody learns anything at all doing the right things all the time!! Floors look great bud! You took what you had and made it happen!👊
The floors look so much better than what they were one thing you might want to think about when you're refitting your yacht is but switching all the incondescent light bulbs out with LED. Have an excellent day
Been doing floors for 37 years ,you could have started w 36 and then 50 then 80 ,first coat 180 second coat n third ,maybe could have gotten some of the dark out but either way it looks way better, love your story and your drive .recently bought our marrienette 32 sedan in catawba Island lake Erie and brought it all the way to Lake Cumberland, I plan to do do teak n holly so really love yours ,keep the content coming, hell do the loop .good job with the tractor!
Gus the floor looks fabulous. No matter in a house or on a boat it takes time no getting around it. Only thing you could have done is use a course sand paper first being careful not to go to deep and then use fine sand paper just before you put on the first coat of poly.
Your floors look awesome.. interesting thing is I restored an end table when I was just a bit younger than where you are now. I started to buff the first coat and realized it wasn’t completely dry. Lol. Learning curve for sure. Your boat is awesome too.. She has lots of character!
Real nice job. Redoing wood floors is a serious job. For someone who has never done it before, you did a killer job. The floors look great. Keep up the great work.
Thanks to you, I now know how to call my future boat in english : dutch trawler. Only in France, we have nearly 5,500 miles rivers and canals. Belgium, netherland and Germany have also a lot of sailing rivers ans canals. My final project is to go from Paris, my natal village, to Istambul and back by the Mediterranean sea. I'm older than you, so I'll invest a total electric engine with solar panels and batteries. As I'm handicaped, I'll propose to transport free some people (some kind of boat-hitchhiking) so they'll help me to pass thrue the locks. I'm waiting for the end of the war ans covid pandemia in Europe to buy my boat. You're much more talented than me, but I'm only french...
Nice Job! You did it ALONE with no help. Woodworking is a pain in the ass because of drying time. Can't wait to see the bright work on the exterior, the boat will look fantastic.
Looks good. I feel your pain. I have a 1985 Bayliner 3870 Just redid all the wood inside and out. A lot of work but worth it in the end. Love the videos
Amazingly fantastic....take a bow Captain...you just added more value to your trawler..we owned 52 Kady Grogan had to read do the teak what a job love from Canada
Floors are looking good. Your learning. Im a carpenter so i would give you a 7 out of 10. But your next boat im sure you will be a 9 out of 10 or 10 out of 10. Best way to learn is by doing it .
I’ve done a lot of varnish, you should try a heat gun and a sharp scraper, heat the coating till just before you see any bubbles then scrape. It is so much quicker than sanding even though you finish with a sander. Looks great so far.🤙🏻
For a rookie you did a great job and they look really nice! Nite to self.....small rollers Can be good BUT make sure they are made of the correct material!
I have resurfaced roller skating rinks for years. You did an awesome job for the first time! By the time you get done with all of your refinishing work, you should recoup the money you have spent. Keep up the good work.
I did the same job as a kid man what a pain, but we had great big sanders to make our job easier he didn't have the space like we did but at 18 i did a 32ft all wood Connie that was the real test of skills
Sanders…get yourself a random orbital sander with vacuum attachment. Much more controllable than a belt sander (which is fast but very aggressive), and helps reduce flying dust. Air bubbles: Learned this when applying epoxy to stitch and glue kayaks. The bubbles are caused by rising temperatures which expand the air in the wood and cause the air to come to the surface. Apply epoxy or other finishes in the late afternoon/evening when temperatures are about to start falling. That prevents the formation of the bubbles and, hopefully, the epoxy or urethane will "set" before temps start rising again. Prevents a whole heaping helping of sanding to get rid of the bubbles. Once sealed, subsequent coats can be applied at any time as long as the wood top surface is completely sealed.
Gus, at first I thought you were crazy doing the floors at anchor but your perseverance and willingness to figure it all out as you go is fantastic. The floors look great and I'm really happy that you're doing some restorative work on your old girl. The Albin's got great bones, if you will. Bottoms up! You earned it.
Great job on the floors, well done!! Love the entire series. What an amazing adventure that you will never forget. Thank you for sharing and you can be sure you have motivated others to take similar leaps that they have been dreaming about. Looking forward to your next videos!
Looks great and the experience is good for you , looks like a lot more to do with all the rest of the trim and things. I’d shellack it all. Old school. Also amazing journey and that’s the experience of a lifetime. Good sailing captain.
The floors turned out great! Nice job recovering from the air bubbles that the roller left behind. This Albin 37 is turning into my ideal boat. Great layout and the perfect size.
Be patient..Great work takes time. You inherently have the ability. Anybody who can rebuild,replace engines and anything that's associated with it. Looks good to me! You saved a few thousand by doing it yourself.
So you always want to start at the top and work your way down. You will remember this when you are working on the walls and drop something and screw up your new floors. There are paint strippers and heat gun methods to remove old poly but I always consider the time factor when sanding. The more coarse the quicker until you gouge and then have hours to clean out the gouges. Do not use an open flame to strip as you will be a puff in the sky after a magnificent Boom! Having said all of that your floors look awesome! Pretty work there mate! 👍
Your optimism is contagious and your work ethic and can-do attitude is truly admirable. I am going to tackle my 34C Silverton honey do list!. Your Dad must be proud. Warm regards-mike
You will probably have to clean out your dehumidifier filter/ac filter if you used it as they are full of dust too, and as someone else said, wear a particle matt so you don't breath the dust. Great job - floors look great.
Gus, When I did the floors in my house they have a sheep skin stretched over a 8" long block of wood with thumb screw clamps. and a wooden pole handle so you can stand and do it. But with your small area you did it right with the brush. And never shake the poly. Nice job .
Refinishing is so satisfying being the one behind a beautiful transformation. Makes me want to start sanding the floors in my house, unfortunately they are laminate though😁
I work on historic homes for a living. You did a fine job on the floors, but you worked too hard. I like how you didnt remove more than you had to, but even sanding with a more aggressive grit is not going to take away very much wood and it will be done faster. Go from 40 grit initially to 80 grit, and finally 120 grit before you vacuum and tack-cloth. Then apply one coat of urethane with a lambs wool applicator. After fully dry, sand it again with 220 grit. Clean up, and hit it with another coat. Now hit it with 400 grit. clean up and apply the final coat. Done! I know this sounds like a lot of steps, but it really is quite fast and easy. Just be as gentle as possible with the 40 grit. In an area your size I would carefully use a "Makita" 4500 rpm grinder gently for the initial 40 grit sanding, then I would switch to a "D.A." sander for the rest of the job. Both tools are inexpensive.
The lambs wool applicator is about 12 inches wide, can be screwed to a pole, and dipped into a tray of urethane (so you don't have to get down on your knees to apply the product.) The first sanding is the most difficult. Every subsequent sanding is easier. The last sanding should only take about 5 minutes.
I've re-done entire houses and gymnasium floors. I hope my experience helps you. I love your boat.
Thanks, I'll use your advice on my floors in my house.
He needed to sand more. The seam between wood is supposed to be white. If you look closely, it still looks varnished in some areas and white in others. Uneven sanding, unfortunately. Then he painted over it, which kills the point having a white seam. It wouldve been best if he sanded the floor first, removed the seams, installed new seams, and then repainted. It would be a lot of work, but it would look substantially better.
To quote someone from another boating channel: “it doesn’t have to be perfect, it has to be pleasing” and you must be very pleased with how that salon floor has come out! Nice job.
For someone who hasn't done that before the floors look great just as good as new great job Gus, feel sorry for you having to clean up all that sawdust everywhere your pilot console was buried in it hope you managed to clean it all out your cabin even the large shelf in front of console up to the windows . now you definitely have to do the hand rails outside while you're already at it good luck with that your yacht is going to look so good when you done the rails its a really great yacht and still goin strong at that age. I've tried looking for a boat similar to yours but no luck whatsoever the ones i keep finding only have one weak engine and they want anything from 50-80 k for them
Gus, being a DIY first timer redoing those floors, you did an excellent job. Even if you made 100 mistakes, don’t worry about it, because you learned from them, completed the task and the floor came out looking awesome!!! Hate to hear that the new tank was the one leaking, but I hope that the guy will stay true to his word and take care of it for you, even if he has to pay another person/shop to make the needed repairs if he doesn’t travel to you and fix it personally. Can’t wait to hear the update on that. Sucks that you had to pull the tank and then will have to reinstall, however, as meticulous as you are about the upkeep and maintenance, that boat will last you a long time should you choose to keep her. Have ever thought about completing the Great Loop?
You may not be a carpenter, but you got brains, great job.
Damn! When I grow up, I want to be just like you! And I’m in my 50s. Well done!
I've done hundreds of floors an one thing I've learned is that nobody learns anything at all doing the right things all the time!! Floors look great bud! You took what you had and made it happen!👊
I actually made my comment before you finished. Very nice job. They look great
The floors look so much better than what they were one thing you might want to think about when you're refitting your yacht is but switching all the incondescent light bulbs out with LED. Have an excellent day
I did do that, it helped with power consumption alot! Over 20 amps saved for the same/better light output
@@InTooDeepBro You see where I was getting at it does help with power consumption
Been doing floors for 37 years ,you could have started w 36 and then 50 then 80 ,first coat 180 second coat n third ,maybe could have gotten some of the dark out but either way it looks way better, love your story and your drive .recently bought our marrienette 32 sedan in catawba Island lake Erie and brought it all the way to Lake Cumberland, I plan to do do teak n holly so really love yours ,keep the content coming, hell do the loop .good job with the tractor!
The work was spectacular, I really like that boat, a big hug. Rudy
Gus the floor looks fabulous. No matter in a house or on a boat it takes time no getting around it. Only thing you could have done is use a course sand paper first being careful not to go to deep and then use fine sand paper just before you put on the first coat of poly.
Looking great!
Floors look great. You should be proud of your accomplishment.
Nice job! First job and you do it pretty good. Least now you are predicted the polyurethane. 🕶🤙🏼
Looks gorgeous. A banging job Gus 👍👍👍
Yes many learning lessons but for your first time being on the anchor when doing them, the floors came out great. Great job and keep boating.🛥
Your floors look awesome.. interesting thing is I restored an end table when I was just a bit younger than where you are now. I started to buff the first coat and realized it wasn’t completely dry. Lol. Learning curve for sure. Your boat is awesome too.. She has lots of character!
The floor look great. Better than I could do.
Nice job. Looks lots better. Thanks Florida Joe
Real nice job. Redoing wood floors is a serious job. For someone who has never done it before, you did a killer job. The floors look great. Keep up the great work.
Love your channel! Just discovered it. Keep on doing what your doing! Your a great American!
Nicely done, that bubble problem got me as well.
Great job. You learn from doing and watching videos.
AWESOME JOB
Fantastic job Gus !
The floors look great! You made a few mistakes, but nothing critical. You learned and you got the job done. That's what's important.
Sweet looking! Good job mister!
Thanks to you, I now know how to call my future boat in english : dutch trawler.
Only in France, we have nearly 5,500 miles rivers and canals. Belgium, netherland and Germany have also a lot of sailing rivers ans canals.
My final project is to go from Paris, my natal village, to Istambul and back by the Mediterranean sea. I'm older than you, so I'll invest a total electric engine with solar panels and batteries. As I'm handicaped, I'll propose to transport free some people (some kind of boat-hitchhiking) so they'll help me to pass thrue the locks. I'm waiting for the end of the war ans covid pandemia in Europe to buy my boat.
You're much more talented than me, but I'm only french...
Tremendously better. I like your attitude to get things done. Don't rush and do it once.
Nice Job! You did it ALONE with no help. Woodworking is a pain in the ass because of drying time. Can't wait to see the bright work on the exterior, the boat will look fantastic.
You did a great job, and it looks fantastic. You TRANSFORMED those floors.
Nice job mate 👍 cabinets next !!!
Looks good. I feel your pain. I have a 1985 Bayliner 3870 Just redid all the wood inside and out. A lot of work but worth it in the end. Love the videos
Hey the floors look great, living the dream,
Night and day difference, great work Gus
Amazingly fantastic....take a bow Captain...you just added more value to your trawler..we owned 52 Kady Grogan had to read do the teak what a job love from Canada
Floors are looking good. Your learning. Im a carpenter so i would give you a 7 out of 10. But your next boat im sure you will be a 9 out of 10 or 10 out of 10. Best way to learn is by doing it .
Super. Great job!
Floors look awesome!!! And you did everything right… took your time, fixed what wasn’t perfect, and made them beautiful. Awesome job!
For a rookie carpenter you did a great job. Now you're floor guy too.
What a transformation. Nice job.
Wow, those floors make the whole boat. Looking forward to your other projects.
Floors look good…especially for a mechanic. Good job!
Your floors are great, don’t beat yourself up on these projects, eye on the prize👍
Nice ! And the trim looks great also !
I lived on a PT Trawler 35' for a few years, its amazing how much of this boat reminds me of my old PT.
I’ve done a lot of varnish, you should try a heat gun and a sharp scraper, heat the coating till just before you see any bubbles then scrape. It is so much quicker than sanding even though you finish with a sander. Looks great so far.🤙🏻
For a rookie you did a great job and they look really nice! Nite to self.....small rollers Can be good BUT make sure they are made of the correct material!
Floors look fantastic- great job! It’s really a stunning improvement!
Looks great, hard work always pays off...
Good job on the floors! DIY!
Great job Gus!!! Time for a well-earned beer/s!!!!
Gus, they look great! As you said earlier, it is possible for a regular Joe to get out on the water and have fun. Thanks for the inspiration!
Looks amazing! Hard work paid off huge! Something you can enjoy every day!
I have resurfaced roller skating rinks for years. You did an awesome job for the first time! By the time you get done with all of your refinishing work, you should recoup the money you have spent. Keep up the good work.
I did the same job as a kid man what a pain, but we had great big sanders to make our job easier he didn't have the space like we did but at 18 i did a 32ft all wood Connie that was the real test of skills
great job Gus , I am glad you did not just paint it !
Sanders…get yourself a random orbital sander with vacuum attachment. Much more controllable than a belt sander (which is fast but very aggressive), and helps reduce flying dust. Air bubbles: Learned this when applying epoxy to stitch and glue kayaks. The bubbles are caused by rising temperatures which expand the air in the wood and cause the air to come to the surface. Apply epoxy or other finishes in the late afternoon/evening when temperatures are about to start falling. That prevents the formation of the bubbles and, hopefully, the epoxy or urethane will "set" before temps start rising again. Prevents a whole heaping helping of sanding to get rid of the bubbles. Once sealed, subsequent coats can be applied at any time as long as the wood top surface is completely sealed.
You did a fine job.
Perfect!
Looks nice, lot better than before, but that boat has lots of wood to maintain.
Looks good Captain!
Gus, at first I thought you were crazy doing the floors at anchor but your perseverance and willingness to figure it all out as you go is fantastic. The floors look great and I'm really happy that you're doing some restorative work on your old girl. The Albin's got great bones, if you will. Bottoms up! You earned it.
Looking good! Real nice!
Floor looks great! You made it look easy. Lol. Ah to be in my 20s again..😂
Great job on the floors, well done!! Love the entire series. What an amazing adventure that you will never forget. Thank you for sharing and you can be sure you have motivated others to take similar leaps that they have been dreaming about. Looking forward to your next videos!
Great work 😊
You did a great job always use a brush on varnish. You learned how to do it the right way good job
Looks great and the experience is good for you , looks like a lot more to do with all the rest of the trim and things. I’d shellack it all. Old school. Also amazing journey and that’s the experience of a lifetime. Good sailing captain.
nice job floors look 100% better.😎😎👍👍
Nice job, looks great and it passes YOUR inspection, and that's what counts
O yeah! Looking mighty fine!
Looks friggen awesome!! Nice work
Great job!!! For a first timer you did fantastic!
Wow floors look great. Keep the videos coming.
They look brand new! Spectacular! Great job. They do make a sander that has a vacuum attached. That would have help on the dust.
The floors turned out great! Nice job recovering from the air bubbles that the roller left behind.
This Albin 37 is turning into my ideal boat. Great layout and the perfect size.
They look pretty damn good!!
Be patient..Great work takes time.
You inherently have the ability. Anybody who can rebuild,replace engines and anything that's associated with it.
Looks good to me! You saved a few thousand by doing it yourself.
Floors came out great man
Awesome job on the floors. Looks brand new.
Looks great 👍. Gus you are an inspiration to our young men. If you work at and learn... anything is possible.
Looks great.
WOW...I think you did a great job. I love the weathered look of the wood with the shine on it.
The floors look great!
HEY!, for a first timer, NICE!
Looks great!
So you always want to start at the top and work your way down. You will remember this when you are working on the walls and drop something and screw up your new floors. There are paint strippers and heat gun methods to remove old poly but I always consider the time factor when sanding. The more coarse the quicker until you gouge and then have hours to clean out the gouges. Do not use an open flame to strip as you will be a puff in the sky after a magnificent Boom! Having said all of that your floors look awesome! Pretty work there mate! 👍
Much better! Good job!
Great job, the floors came out awesome!🤩 bagel with acetone, wood glue and saw dust 😂😂
They look fantastic. Adding value to the boat.
Your optimism is contagious and your work ethic and can-do attitude is truly admirable. I am going to tackle my 34C Silverton honey do list!. Your Dad must be proud. Warm regards-mike
You will probably have to clean out your dehumidifier filter/ac filter if you used it as they are full of dust too, and as someone else said, wear a particle matt so you don't breath the dust. Great job - floors look great.
Beautiful job on the floors Gus! Can’t wait to see what you do with the outside teak!
Looks brilliant, it makes a huge difference to the interior of the boat. Good job 👍
Nice work!
Gus, When I did the floors in my house they have a sheep skin stretched over a 8" long block of wood with thumb screw clamps. and a wooden pole handle so you can stand and do it. But with your small area you did it right with the brush. And never shake the poly. Nice job .
Refinishing is so satisfying being the one behind a beautiful transformation. Makes me want to start sanding the floors in my house, unfortunately they are laminate though😁
Bravo captain gus.
Excellent job, very hard and time consuming work, you should be proud of yourself