Howdy!! love watching your projects. i have a tip or two for ya.... when cutting the tip on the caulk tubes, cut at an angle, itll help control where it goes. single edge razor blades have their purpose, a box cutter or pocket knife would be safer... caulk tubes are generally good for the day you use them, they dont store well once air gets to them.
Don't be too hard on yourself, we are all learning, also don't be afraid to ask for advice and opinions from other sailors, then you can make informed decisions, peace and love!
Friend of mine had a Tayana 37 with teak decks... to help with sealant removal, he took a flat-head screwdriver of the right width, heated it up with a torch, and bent it back to form almost a "U" shape (not quite 180 degrees). He could then use a pulling action instead of pushing. Also, a heat gun and carbide scraper will work faster than a sander to remove loose varnish like that... if you have access to them. Also, I used 4000UV on a hatch in Houston, TX... lasted a couple of years, but the UV protection wasn't what I expected. From what I've read, Polysulfide sealants are the product of choice for deck seams, but I've never used it myself. Final results look good!
The cool thing about you Nicole is that you always figure shit out and aren’t afraid to tackle anything using what ya have on hand! The hatch looks great! I’ve heard that regular wood varnish usually peels off when exposed to the sun. You might ask your boat friends what would be a good sealant. Bet they’d have some good options? Luv u 🙏
Hello Nicole, thanks for your videos. Regarding your Hatch! Spar Urethane Varnish is a good choice. Remove the dust, and clean thoroughly. I would like to first choose a high-quality Wood Oil, which can protect the wood and aid the wood's natural character. I would apply it as much as possible in 2 or 3 days to allow the oil to penetrate the wood, as much as possible to feed the wood nicely, once dried, then apply a couple of coats of a Spar Urethane Varnish. Spar Varnish or Spar Urethane is typically used outdoors and in marine applications. Be sure to give it a few days to cure before walking on it. This combination will create a waterproof and tough seal. Moisture can easily be absorbed into the wood's fibres if the wood isn't protected. For that reason, the wood can expand and swell up and sometimes crack. The wood Oil will bring the hood back to life again if it's not too damaged. When choosing tools, one needs to look at Safety First. Sometimes it's cost-effective to make the tool you need. For example, the screwdriver you used to remove the Silicon is a better choice than using blades without handles. I would use a cheap screwdriver and modify the end by sharpening and bending it to suit my needs.
@@SailingArtha Hi! Nicole, you are most Welcome, and yes but one needs to see if it's worth it, a good screwdriver is better to keep it. I would use a welding rod or a wire and bend it to make a handle then the scraper. I always look at costs first. For example, the tape used to cover the Hatch! I would prefer to get a 1-inch masking tape it's cost-effective and remove it immediately after applying the sealer and by using a finger with dishwasher detergent to level-up the sealer smoothly. In times of despair, I like to take a moment in prayer with the Lord Jesus and ask for His Light on the subject and always thank Him for it. Time is money, and worrying about it is a waste of time in any given situation. God Bless you, dear.
Goog job, Nicole!! Wow. We have something in common now....both under tarps. 😂😂😂 Yes, definitely sprinkle in some time to yourself. Working on a massive project like this, you don't wanna get burned out, even though we know you wanna get back on the water asap. It'll happen. Can't wait to see how that stain job turns out. 👌👌👌
You should do continuous lines, then you stick your finger in water with dish soap and run your finger along the line of corking to push it in and smooth it out. The dish soap and water stops it from sticking to your finger.
use a flat edge to level and remove excess calking. like a yellow bondo spreader. you want the calking lines level with the teak so water doesn't sit in them. drag it slow and at a angle with something flat so it doesn't pull out the 5200. don't use your finger or anything round. round things leave a divit in the calking and water will sit in the lines. you doing great!!!!!
Go Nicole!!! If I were you, I would use oil, varnish usually does not stick to silicon very well !! just re-apply oil during regular maintenance schedule.
If you cut it diagonally it works much better. make sure the "flat surface" faces downwards (you want to push it in the groove) the try to fill the gap in 1 go (slowly). When you did 1 groove, make your fingers wet, and go over the groove making it equally and remove the excess, clean your fingers a lot and keep them wet (so the stuff does not stick to yer finger). And the result will be awesome. (water with a bit of soap is even better)
Big and small projects always seem to have speed bumps. Roll over the bumps and keep going ! A little morning planning and making sure you have all neccesary items for the day's project prior to starting will reduce time wasted later waiting for the forgotten/ unplanned items delivery or running around trying to find it. Love wood boats and sailboats with tons of wood accents etc really stunning, one never gets tired of looking at it. Of course Natural woods are so beautiful but alot of work to keep them that way.Cant wait to see how the Hatch turns out cause its gonna look real nice. And great to hear yer gonna take a day to relax and show us the DR !!!
Balance is needed. I have trouble focusing so much on work that I forget to do things that feed the heart and soul as well, and then I put it off until after I finish this project or that project. But, there is always something else clamoring for my attention. You're being smart to take breaks.
That is different, I've never seen a calk tube with a lid on the bottom like that. Must be some kind of fancy boat stuff. I guess I learned something today. Thanks for sharing!
The best varnish there is is epoxy resin, buy the UV protected one and apply several layers with a soft brush or foam brush, it will be like glass, excellent, good winds!
There is a tool for scraping out the sealant- makes it a bit quicker and cleaner. Probably not readily available in Luperon, although a local could fabricate one easily. Nice to see your progress. I actually miss that place- simple life at a slow pace! You are doing very well on your videos!
Good on you Nicole !........Everytime I see you using a knife....I'll think of SUPERGLUE ! You managed to do a good job on your hatch, so that's something LESS to worry about ! ......I, for one, am proud of your efforts on your Artha ! And everything you do to her enhances her LOOKS and her VALUE ! I had a thought that if you let your viewers know AHEAD of time, what you intend to do next.....then you may get a lot of suggestions on how to tackle a particular job !? Be careful Nicole and Love from ME in Australia ⛵🦘🇦🇺🌹
Looks great. Just go the linseed oil on a rag, so easy to redo when needed as you live onboard, you can bathe in the raw stuff without drama too, tung oil if you want to leave longer between reoils. I believe varnish is for those who leave their boats from season to season and want it to look pretty more than function, so hard to maintain. Don't know how to say this without mentioning brands sorry, not affiliated, just what I've found. Fixtech 190 marine sealant, does not go off in tube if you put provided cap on and will go off even under saltwater, only reusable sealant I have found. I would go a box of neoprene disposable gloves onboard for the endless jobs like this you will do and dip your finger in metho to drag finger and finish before removing tape. So glad you went on from "it's not worth removing varnish" you have stopped that part of your boat from rotting with that decision right there.
That varnish on the top of that hatch is most likely Cetol, then it looks like a layer of varnish underneath. Real pain to get that up. One way to make it a little easier to get both the varnish and the caulking up is to use a heat gun on it if you have access to one. Be careful not to singe the wood, but some heat on there will make it Much softer and you can just use a simple paint scraper to get 90% of it up. Hope that helps for a future project.
We have had nothing but rain here for the past two weeks and I am happy to report that there has not been a single drip from the companionway 😅 thanks for watching
Oh my gosh. You just bought my barrier coat, which I purchased with the last bit of money I had in my account. Thank you tremendously. You are amazing.
great job beautiful lady , try taking the tape off after u run the silicone it will keep the silicone from peeling when dry , u can run less of a bead of silicone and when u use your finger dipped in water u can press the silicone in , u will save your self quite a bit of waste , take some tape after with the left over and tape the end so the air doesnt dry the silicone , keep working at it beautiful lady u are doing amazing
I dunno if you know about a German Woman who solo sails and has a boat she works on too. Her name is Nike (knee-aye). Her channel is called White Spot Pirate. She and the wizard from Sail Life have the best sailing channels in my opinion. Between the both of them they have some good ideas on how to tackle some of the projects you work on.
Always, always use a razor to cut along the tape edges before peeling. Once all is done, that is at least two coats of varnish, use an exterior polyurethane sealant over the entire area. Coat several times.
A tough job and you got a good result. If you are going to varnish any of the boat do some research on what products you want to use and also about epoxy primers and UV protected top coats.
Done that job many times and it always sucks lol. Good job though. Cant wait to see some of Luperon.its been many years since i was there and its cold as hell here lol.
Well this is a bit sad, cant even watch the rest of your videos because now they are all members only. 😢 glad I watched all that I could best of luck on your adventures.
All the “members only” videos are just on a schedule. They will all get released to the public in time. My UA-cam has always been scheduled out about two months with many videos in queue. I onlyrecently made it possible for people to view these queued video early if they want to support a little more. However, everybody can watch the videos for free when they are released to the public, just like it’s always been and always will be. Hope this makes sense.
@SailingArtha Thank you soo much, I will be looking into becoming a member. Thanks for the awesome content and I will always be looking forward to you videos. Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!
You should try pushing the caulking gun instead of dragging it. I have found that the caulk goes in deeper and smoother. It doesn't always work, but usually there's more control and less wastage. The other hints are all good. Keep them in mind.
They make a tool commonly found in a woodworking tool kit called a U Gouge A 1/8" or 1/16" gouge would have scooped out that caulk from between the teak boards in record time. There is also a tool to re-caulk the gaps quickly. Its an angled aluminum tip that goes over the tube of new product and it injects it in and then use a metal spatula to push it in. Once cured again a Flat Gouge to trim any excess. Then re seal the teak with product of choice. And Done. Ps. Be careful with using loose razor blades. A proper tool is far easier and safer than needing 15 stitches while at a boatyard. Merry Christmas
Hi, I'm watching your video just in time for my overhead glass cabin repair and was wondering how to go about it and which sealant to use. I was thinking about using a heat gun to remove the old sealant but I'm going to try remove it as you did save to save the money ($80). Good Luck with your future projects.
Awesome . Tp preserve your exterior teak. 75% mineral spirits+25% sanding sealer. Light scrub with green 3m pad . Dries fast. 2nd cote , 50% mineral spirits + 50% sanding sealer. Let it dry ( dries fast) then 3m or light sand scotch bright pad. 3rd cote, 25% mineral spirits+75% sanding sealer . Let dry and light scotch bright pad . Last cote , 100% sanding sealer 1 cote. Now you start applying varnish 4 cotes minimum with light sanding between cotes. ‘This system will last a long time . Will be heading your way next year. Sv Gung Ho. Mark.
Remember, 7 coats of varnish or more, let each coat dry, then sand lightly, then another coat, then sand again, till ya got 7 or more coats on, the UV really is hard on varnish, I keep mine covered when I’m away from the boat, and she is resting in her slip
@@SailingArtha it’s the way I was taught, still have it, and that’s how I do it, boats are lots of work, God knows there is nothing easy about keeping them up, and she may not be a fancy boat, but I keep her ship shape and in Bristol fashion, and I’m proud of what I have
Yep. I always use a glove and wet a fingertip and push the sealant in. When that’s done I peel the tape and off and let it all dry. You will always pull sealant out if it dries first.
Hey Nicole, You should post your mailing address in the videos in case anyone wants to send you some care packages for both you and the boat. Anything helps we might get to see you do a reveal opening stuff up. Just a thought. Take care and we love you.
Arta! You're literally livin my dream life, I'm from india and I'm 20yr old. I'm interested in sailing boat solo all around the world; can you tell what to do and how i can achieve this?
I just decided to do it and believe in myself. I think that’s the first step. I have a Patreon where I share a little more information on where I’m cruising and some Q&A videos for my patron’s questions. Thanks for watching and I hope you get out there!
@@SailingArtha I'm glad that you reply! Thank you for your time arthaa, can you tell me "things to know before sailing a boat" and also i joined sailing artha on patreon❤️🎉
Young lady! Those blades go in a 'stanley' knife...learn how to suture, as you will need to if you keep using the blades in the manner shown, ouch! Looking good all the same, rock on. ✌
Dan the man sent me here, so you have to thank him for the exposure on his channel. But I really like the videos.
There’s something so satisfying about masking and then pulling it off for the big reveal. ASMR
You got this girl don’t be so critical not all plans go as planned!
Howdy!! love watching your projects. i have a tip or two for ya.... when cutting the tip on the caulk tubes, cut at an angle, itll help control where it goes. single edge razor blades have their purpose, a box cutter or pocket knife would be safer... caulk tubes are generally good for the day you use them, they dont store well once air gets to them.
Okay thank you
Don't be too hard on yourself, we are all learning, also don't be afraid to ask for advice and opinions from other sailors, then you can make informed decisions, peace and love!
Good your growing,dont be so vague be happy and safe ..please!
Noted!
Cutting the spout at an angle of between 30 to 45 degrees gives a better, easy and cleaner application of the sealant
Friend of mine had a Tayana 37 with teak decks... to help with sealant removal, he took a flat-head screwdriver of the right width, heated it up with a torch, and bent it back to form almost a "U" shape (not quite 180 degrees). He could then use a pulling action instead of pushing. Also, a heat gun and carbide scraper will work faster than a sander to remove loose varnish like that... if you have access to them. Also, I used 4000UV on a hatch in Houston, TX... lasted a couple of years, but the UV protection wasn't what I expected. From what I've read, Polysulfide sealants are the product of choice for deck seams, but I've never used it myself.
Final results look good!
The cool thing about you Nicole is that you always figure shit out and aren’t afraid to tackle anything using what ya have on hand! The hatch looks great! I’ve heard that regular wood varnish usually peels off when exposed to the sun. You might ask your boat friends what would be a good sealant. Bet they’d have some good options? Luv u 🙏
Great job on the fixin the leaky cover
Hello Nicole, thanks for your videos. Regarding your Hatch! Spar Urethane Varnish is a good choice.
Remove the dust, and clean thoroughly. I would like to first choose a high-quality Wood Oil, which can protect the wood and aid the wood's natural character. I would apply it as much as possible in 2 or 3 days to allow the oil to penetrate the wood, as much as possible to feed the wood nicely, once dried, then apply a couple of coats of a Spar Urethane Varnish.
Spar Varnish or Spar Urethane is typically used outdoors and in marine applications. Be sure to give it a few days to cure before walking on it. This combination will create a waterproof and tough seal. Moisture can easily be absorbed into the wood's fibres if the wood isn't protected. For that reason, the wood can expand and swell up and sometimes crack. The wood Oil will bring the hood back to life again if it's not too damaged.
When choosing tools, one needs to look at Safety First. Sometimes it's cost-effective to make the tool you need. For example, the screwdriver you used to remove the Silicon is a better choice than using blades without handles. I would use a cheap screwdriver and modify the end by sharpening and bending it to suit my needs.
That’s a good idea about modifying the screw driver. Thanks for the encouragement and helpful tips 😃
@@SailingArtha Hi! Nicole, you are most Welcome, and yes but one needs to see if it's worth it, a good screwdriver is better to keep it. I would use a welding rod or a wire and bend it to make a handle then the scraper.
I always look at costs first. For example, the tape used to cover the Hatch! I would prefer to get a 1-inch masking tape it's cost-effective and remove it immediately after applying the sealer and by using a finger with dishwasher detergent to level-up the sealer smoothly.
In times of despair, I like to take a moment in prayer with the Lord Jesus and ask for His Light on the subject and always thank Him for it. Time is money, and worrying about it is a waste of time in any given situation.
God Bless you, dear.
Great job!!! You are an inspiration. I worked on my boat today, inspired by you!
Witnessing an amateur working to be a master, love your mistakes, to make mistakes and achieve perfection is persistence,
Goog job, Nicole!! Wow. We have something in common now....both under tarps. 😂😂😂 Yes, definitely sprinkle in some time to yourself. Working on a massive project like this, you don't wanna get burned out, even though we know you wanna get back on the water asap. It'll happen. Can't wait to see how that stain job turns out. 👌👌👌
You should do continuous lines, then you stick your finger in water with dish soap and run your finger along the line of corking to push it in and smooth it out. The dish soap and water stops it from sticking to your finger.
Yup also an ice lolly stick does the same job
@@CowboyUp99 lol 😂 yup decorators tip leaves a nice clean oval line 👍🏽
Only do this after you take off the excess first!
use a flat edge to level and remove excess calking. like a yellow bondo spreader. you want the calking lines level with the teak so water doesn't sit in them. drag it slow and at a angle with something flat so it doesn't pull out the 5200. don't use your finger or anything round. round things leave a divit in the calking and water will sit in the lines. you doing great!!!!!
Go Nicole!!! If I were you, I would use oil, varnish usually does not stick to silicon very well !! just re-apply oil during regular maintenance schedule.
Great job the hatch looks brand new
Nice job of caulking/sealing the companionway wood.
Looks great! You are one tenacious lady! Michael
Thank you!
If you cut it diagonally it works much better. make sure the "flat surface" faces downwards (you want to push it in the groove) the try to fill the gap in 1 go (slowly).
When you did 1 groove, make your fingers wet, and go over the groove making it equally and remove the excess, clean your fingers a lot and keep them wet (so the stuff does not stick to yer finger). And the result will be awesome. (water with a bit of soap is even better)
WOW. That looks SO much better. Great work.
Lots of cruisers in Luperon don’t be afraid to ask for help, Emily and Clarke are there Clarke is always happy to give advise about old boat repair
Big and small projects always seem to have speed bumps. Roll over the bumps and keep going ! A little morning planning and making sure you have all neccesary items for the day's project prior to starting will reduce time wasted later waiting for the forgotten/ unplanned items delivery or running around trying to find it. Love wood boats and sailboats with tons of wood accents etc really stunning, one never gets tired of looking at it. Of course Natural woods are so beautiful but alot of work to keep them that way.Cant wait to see how the Hatch turns out cause its gonna look real nice. And great to hear yer gonna take a day to relax and show us the DR !!!
Balance is needed. I have trouble focusing so much on work that I forget to do things that feed the heart and soul as well, and then I put it off until after I finish this project or that project. But, there is always something else clamoring for my attention. You're being smart to take breaks.
Nicole Bird, keep flapping those wings child. you'll get it right
Classic boat those BCCs. It will be beautiful and worth all the effort you will put into her. Cheers.
That “knife” is actually a BLADE. It goes into a holder and as the tips get dull you snap them off at perforated intervals 😊
That is different, I've never seen a calk tube with a lid on the bottom like that. Must be some kind of fancy boat stuff. I guess I learned something today. Thanks for sharing!
Omg, i need your calmness working on my boat projects. 😅😅
Haha! I seem to be running low on it atm 😆
Hatch is looking amazing…what a change huh? Great job, a bit of sabing makes a big difference. I need an orbital sander like yours! Thanks, Andrew
Nice work!!❤😂🎉
Who else winced at 10:27, expecting a finger to be chopped off 😯
Me too!
it was close
Looks good.
Your companion way hatch looks great.😊
The best varnish there is is epoxy resin, buy the UV protected one and apply several layers with a soft brush or foam brush, it will be like glass, excellent, good winds!
Oh nice, good to know. Thanks for this info.
There is a tool for scraping out the sealant- makes it a bit quicker and cleaner. Probably not readily available in Luperon, although a local could fabricate one easily. Nice to see your progress. I actually miss that place- simple life at a slow pace! You are doing very well on your videos!
Good on you Nicole !........Everytime I see you using a knife....I'll think of SUPERGLUE !
You managed to do a good job on your hatch, so that's something LESS to worry about ! ......I, for one, am proud of your efforts on your Artha !
And everything you do to her enhances her LOOKS and her VALUE !
I had a thought that if you let your viewers know AHEAD of time, what you intend to do next.....then you may get a lot of suggestions on how to tackle a particular job !?
Be careful Nicole and Love from ME in Australia ⛵🦘🇦🇺🌹
Thanks for the thought! My UA-cam is scheduled out a few months, but my Patreon is current
@@SailingArtha So you could be sailing by now !?⛵️🦘🇦🇺🌹
Looks great. Just go the linseed oil on a rag, so easy to redo when needed as you live onboard, you can bathe in the raw stuff without drama too, tung oil if you want to leave longer between reoils. I believe varnish is for those who leave their boats from season to season and want it to look pretty more than function, so hard to maintain.
Don't know how to say this without mentioning brands sorry, not affiliated, just what I've found. Fixtech 190 marine sealant, does not go off in tube if you put provided cap on and will go off even under saltwater, only reusable sealant I have found. I would go a box of neoprene disposable gloves onboard for the endless jobs like this you will do and dip your finger in metho to drag finger and finish before removing tape.
So glad you went on from "it's not worth removing varnish" you have stopped that part of your boat from rotting with that decision right there.
That varnish on the top of that hatch is most likely Cetol, then it looks like a layer of varnish underneath. Real pain to get that up. One way to make it a little easier to get both the varnish and the caulking up is to use a heat gun on it if you have access to one. Be careful not to singe the wood, but some heat on there will make it Much softer and you can just use a simple paint scraper to get 90% of it up. Hope that helps for a future project.
Nice work! Look forward to seeing how it turns out after your next rainstorm.
We have had nothing but rain here for the past two weeks and I am happy to report that there has not been a single drip from the companionway 😅 thanks for watching
Thanks!
Hang in there, it will happen. Good luck James
Oh my gosh. You just bought my barrier coat, which I purchased with the last bit of money I had in my account. Thank you tremendously. You are amazing.
hotsauce and chicky nugs!!
Very kind and generous!
Thanks for sharing, hatch looks awesome.
great job beautiful lady , try taking the tape off after u run the silicone it will keep the silicone from peeling when dry , u can run less of a bead of silicone and when u use your finger dipped in water u can press the silicone in , u will save your self quite a bit of waste , take some tape after with the left over and tape the end so the air doesnt dry the silicone , keep working at it beautiful lady u are doing amazing
Some of the best sealing I have seen
Go girl, I really do not know why you cry? You have more going for yiu than most of the people I know.
You are getting real good at these projects your becoming a capable yachts women 😊 nice tan also ❤ great video
I dunno if you know about a German Woman who solo sails and has a boat she works on too. Her name is Nike (knee-aye). Her channel is called White Spot Pirate. She and the wizard from Sail Life have the best sailing channels in my opinion. Between the both of them they have some good ideas on how to tackle some of the projects you work on.
I’ve seen a few of her videos!
Great job on the leaky hatch. Looks really nice!!
looks great, keep going another thing to check off the big list
You could’ve just used a paint scraper to take off the excess sealant and it would’ve turned out amazing!
Wonderful work. Congratulations.
Thank you
Always, always use a razor to cut along the tape edges before peeling. Once all is done, that is at least two coats of varnish, use an exterior polyurethane sealant over the entire area. Coat several times.
A tough job and you got a good result. If you are going to varnish any of the boat do some research on what products you want to use and also about epoxy primers and UV protected top coats.
Theirs no wrong way, just other ways that work better, ya gotta remember Baby Girl, what don’t kill us, only makes us stronger
😊
came out nice! the easiest way to smooth out caulk/silicone is with your finger, just dip your finger in soapy water and it does a great job.
Done that job many times and it always sucks lol. Good job though. Cant wait to see some of Luperon.its been many years since i was there and its cold as hell here lol.
We are sailing to Luperon on Sunday!
Nice! Maybe I’ll see you when you get here!
Well this is a bit sad, cant even watch the rest of your videos because now they are all members only. 😢 glad I watched all that I could best of luck on your adventures.
All the “members only” videos are just on a schedule. They will all get released to the public in time. My UA-cam has always been scheduled out about two months with many videos in queue. I onlyrecently made it possible for people to view these queued video early if they want to support a little more. However, everybody can watch the videos for free when they are released to the public, just like it’s always been and always will be. Hope this makes sense.
@SailingArtha Thank you soo much, I will be looking into becoming a member. Thanks for the awesome content and I will always be looking forward to you videos. Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!
It’s coming along great keep up the good work ❤️
You should try pushing the caulking gun instead of dragging it. I have found that the caulk goes in deeper and smoother. It doesn't always work, but usually there's more control and less wastage. The other hints are all good. Keep them in mind.
They make a tool commonly found in a woodworking tool kit called a U Gouge
A 1/8" or 1/16" gouge would have scooped out that caulk from between the teak boards in record time. There is also a tool to re-caulk the gaps quickly. Its an angled aluminum tip that goes over the tube of new product and it injects it in
and then use a metal spatula to push it in. Once cured again a Flat Gouge to trim any excess.
Then re seal the teak with product of choice.
And Done.
Ps. Be careful with using loose razor blades. A proper tool is far easier and safer than needing 15 stitches while at a boatyard.
Merry Christmas
When smoothing out excess sealant a little bit of water helps to give a great finish.
Okay thank you
Great job now you are tech/captain
I usually used a vise-grips as my "second person" by locking it on to either the bolt head or the nut.
Hi, I'm watching your video just in time for my overhead glass cabin repair and was wondering how to go about it and which sealant to use.
I was thinking about using a heat gun to remove the old sealant but I'm going to try remove it as you did save to save the money ($80). Good Luck with your future projects.
Hey, I used 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4000 UV Black, sold on Amazon for about $30. Hope this helps
Wow that looks great!
Good you go look around the island and do some other then boat jobs😅🎉❤
Ahoy! Good job! Hatch patch looks good. 🙂
Potosi to late to help, but a carefully held multi-tool makes quick work of removing the old black calk
Try to cut open the containers of the black caulk You will probably find enough to complete that small project
Well done ❤
Awesome . Tp preserve your exterior teak. 75% mineral spirits+25% sanding sealer. Light scrub with green 3m pad . Dries fast. 2nd cote , 50% mineral spirits + 50% sanding sealer. Let it dry ( dries fast) then 3m or light sand scotch bright pad. 3rd cote, 25% mineral spirits+75% sanding sealer . Let dry and light scotch bright pad . Last cote , 100% sanding sealer 1 cote. Now you start applying varnish 4 cotes minimum with light sanding between cotes. ‘This system will last a long time . Will be heading your way next year. Sv Gung Ho. Mark.
Yes . Thats the only way to look after teak in the tropics
Work the sealant in the cracks with a putty knife. Peal off tape immediately. Take way more care with what is essentially a razor blade!
Playing is important.
Yes yes
Good job !
Great video
Nice job.
Remember, 7 coats of varnish or more, let each coat dry, then sand lightly, then another coat, then sand again, till ya got 7 or more coats on, the UV really is hard on varnish, I keep mine covered when I’m away from the boat, and she is resting in her slip
Okay! I’m planning on using filtered linseed oil. Varnish is too much work for me!
@@SailingArtha it’s the way I was taught, still have it, and that’s how I do it, boats are lots of work, God knows there is nothing easy about keeping them up, and she may not be a fancy boat, but I keep her ship shape and in Bristol fashion, and I’m proud of what I have
The tape needs to be removed as soon as you finish before the caulk cures. Other than that good job 👍🏽 😊
Yep. I always use a glove and wet a fingertip and push the sealant in. When that’s done I peel the tape and off and let it all dry. You will always pull sealant out if it dries first.
Okay thank you
Love your videos
Trapezoidal knives???
Hey Nicole, You should post your mailing address in the videos in case anyone wants to send you some care packages for both you and the boat. Anything helps we might get to see you do a reveal opening stuff up. Just a thought. Take care and we love you.
Hi, I have a wishlist linked on YT, but I don’t share my address publicly, good idea about the opening up stuff reveal
There’s tools for that 😊
Arta! You're literally livin my dream life, I'm from india and I'm 20yr old. I'm interested in sailing boat solo all around the world; can you tell what to do and how i can achieve this?
I just decided to do it and believe in myself. I think that’s the first step. I have a Patreon where I share a little more information on where I’m cruising and some Q&A videos for my patron’s questions. Thanks for watching and I hope you get out there!
@@SailingArtha I'm glad that you reply! Thank you for your time arthaa, can you tell me "things to know before sailing a boat" and also i joined sailing artha on patreon❤️🎉
ON ON !!
I've made worse mistakes Amiga!!
VIDEO HINT: Look at the LENS...not the VIEWFINDER.
Okay! I’ll give that a go in future videos. Thanks
push the nozzle rather than pull it,forces sealant in and less waist
Makes sense, thanks
Watch sailing magic carpet. He is doing refit and did that a lot.
Okay, thanks for the recommendation
well done looks great....and dry.
Thanks
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Hi there!
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Do you know you are an amazing woman? I hope you know!
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Young lady!
Those blades go in a 'stanley' knife...learn how to suture, as you will need to if you keep using the blades in the manner shown, ouch!
Looking good all the same, rock on. ✌
Polyurethane
why?
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🚫The cut must be DIAGONAL and with a knife, flatten the sealant an hour later with a spatula
Like who watched ( . ) ( . ) all the time hahahah
Thanks!
Thank you 😀