Category: Boat Projects
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Bottom Paint Prep: Part I
The number one reason we had our boat hauled out was to apply a fresh coat of bottom paint. Boats that are stored in the water typically have a special bottom paint, also referred to as antifouling paint or ablative paint. The bottom paint is applied to the part of the boat’s hull that sits…
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Water Damage on our Yacht
After our longer-than-anticipated maiden voyage, we returned to Tom’s family farm and rested for a few days. We hope to complete all major boat projects in two months, but we have to split our week between the boat yard and our shop in central Florida, two hours away. Luckily we have Ogre to travel, live…
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Zinful’s Final Haul Out
Arriving at the DIY Boat Yard After our ~200 nm journey, followed by 12 days of anchoring and waiting nearby, we finally got the call to come to the boat yard. Just as we arrived to the boat yard and marina entrance and were about to turn in, we got another call – the boat…