In this episode, I continue restoring the companionway stairs aboard my Colvic UFO 27 sailboat. This part is all about fine sanding, shaping, and prepping the treads for varnish and final fitting. It’s one of those satisfying jobs that transforms rough, weathered steps into smooth, clean, and sea-ready pieces of teak again. 🎥 Next episode: applying the first coats of marine varnish and re-installing the stairs back aboard. If you’re following my full Colvic UFO 27 refit, hit subscribe for more sailing DIY, electrical work, bulkhead rebuilds, and deck fittings coming soon. ⚓️ Slowly bringing an old cruiser back to life, one sanding session at a time. #SailboatRefit #ColvicUFO27 #BoatRestoration #DIYBoatProject #Woodworking #SailingLife

Spent the day at the marina working on my 27-foot Colvic UFO. Pulled out the companionway steps and sanded them back to bare wood, getting them ready for stain and varnish. Another small step in bringing this old boat back to life.

It’s time to tear things down! In this video, we start the transformation of my Colvic UFO 27 by removing the V-berth. Watch as I dive into the first big step of this full sailboat interior refit—pulling out the old, cramped forward cabin to make way for something better, stronger, and way more practical. From tools and tactics to tips and surprises, you’ll get a real-world look at the DIY chaos (and fun!) of giving new life to a classic British cruiser. Whether you're planning your own boat renovation or just love seeing old fibreglass get smashed, this one’s for you! Subscribe to follow the full Colvic UFO 27 transformation series! CHAPTERS Intro Tools I Use Assessing the V-berth Removing Bulkhead Sections V-berth Out! What’s Next

Back on the boat for Episode 2, and things are already getting interesting… I found about a gallon of water sitting behind the front bulkhead up in the bow. Definitely not what I was hoping to see this early on. In this video, I take a closer look at the bow area and try to figure out where that water is coming from — could be rain, a leaky fitting, or something worse. No idea yet, but we’ll start digging. Also got to play with a few new tools I’ve picked up for the refit, which definitely made things a bit more fun (and a bit more chaotic). This refit’s turning into more of an adventure than I expected, but I’m here for it. If you’ve had water issues like this or just enjoy following boat projects, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Thanks for being here. More to come. #SailboatRefit #BoatLife #DIYBoatProjects #ColvicUFO27 #BoatRestoration #SailingJourney

Welcome to the very first episode of my Colvic UFO 27 sailboat journey! 🚤✨ In this episode, I dive into a thorough deck and interior cleaning to kickstart the restoration and refit of this classic beauty. Join me as I roll up my sleeves to bring new life to the boat, uncovering its hidden potential one scrub at a time. If you feel like supporting this restoration please feel free to check out my Patreon for more content and insider bits! @ patreon.com/SEAKINGWAVES My ultimate goal? To fully restore and refit the Colvic UFO 27, making her seaworthy and ready to sail the open waters. Follow along on this exciting adventure from grime to glory — and be part of every step toward setting sail! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to keep up with all the refit progress and sailing adventures ahead. #ColvicUFO27 #SailboatRestoration #BoatCleaning #SailboatRefit #sailingjourney Music: https:/ /www.bensound.com Q8GOVJPSWZ4FEOPW