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It's time for another weekly episode and this week we're getting messy grinding the interior, ready for glassing in the side deck balsa core. It. Is. Hot! We run into some issues with the resin curing too quickly, but we find a small air conditioner to help. Not even this Italian heat will stop us! #boatwork #renovate #sailboat #project #refit #Italy#sailinguma #diy #boatrefit #sailboatrenovation #sailboatrefit #sailboatrestoration #keepingumaalive #umarefit

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1. Remove the old caulking. We use a special tool from @teakdeckingsystems. 2. If your deck is both screwed and glued, considwe removing the screws. We chose to remove the screws since they only created a possibility for water to enter the construction. 3. Fill out every screw hole with epoxy. During the renovation, we learned it would be a good idea to fill the holes with epoxy as soon as you remove the screws to ensure you seal every single hole. 4. Route between all the teak strips. We routed all the way to the gel coat to have as much wood to work with as possible. We used a fine cutter where the caulking was across the grain. 5. Seam sanding. It helps remove the remaining caulking and gives the teak a fresh bonding surface. 6. Masking the teak strips. We chose to mask the wood to reduce the sanding process later on because we knew the teak wasn’t very thick. 7. Cleaning off with acetone. This helps remove dust and gives the caulking the best conditions to adhere to the wood and cure. 8. Start caulking. We used an air compressor caulking gun. It makes the process easier for large surfaces that need caulking - we used SIS 440 from @teakdeckingsystems. We also used a 3D-printed applicator for the caulk head, which minimizes the amount of caulking used. I could only find it on @hfindustrimarineaps website. 9. “Spoon” caulk further into the seams. We used a flexible putty knife to smoothing the caulking. 10. Pull off the masking. While removing the tape, we used scissors to cut just before the area where it hadn’t been caulked yet. 11. Remove the top of the caulking. We used a sharp stanley knife. We did this to minimize sanding, just as we did with masking. 12. Sanding with grit 80. We used the fine cutter’s sanding head for all the edges and an orbital sander for the larger areas. Side note: Sanding with grit 40. We believe the best way is to sand before routing to even out the wood. Unfortunately, we had many places where the wood was so worn out that it wouldn’t have been possible to follow the old tracks with the router after sanding. #diy #sailing #sailingdiy #teak #teakdeck #sailingdenmark #boatwork #shortoftheday

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Step aboard Mydas, a stunning 40-foot Lagoon catamaran designed for unforgettable moments on the Caribbean Sea. 💎 Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, enjoying a sunny day with friends, or diving into the turquoise waters for some snorkeling, this is the ultimate private experience in Cancun. ⚓ Cruise from Cancun to the world-famous Isla Mujeres, surrounded by good vibes, music, and open bar on deck. The Midas holds up to 30 people, making it perfect for groups, celebrations, and special events. 🕐 Charter this luxurious catamaran from 4 hours starting at $1,000 USD. Bring your crew. Celebrate in style. Create epic memories.

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On Galveston Bay March 9, 2024

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