Our biggest project yet! Our old bottom paint was failing and our thru hulls were corroding! We hauled out at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard to take care of both problems at once. Doing most of the work ourselves, we didn’t know what we were getting ourselves into! Incredibly hot weather and back breaking labor, after 4 days the thru hulls were complete and we finished prepping to start the paint. Thankfully we didn’t sand the bottom paint ourselves. Instead we wanted to start fresh and got the bottom professionally blasted down to bare gel coat. After days prepping the bottom of the boat we toiled for two MORE days to apply four coats of Interlux 2000 barrier paint followed by two coats of Trinidad Pro. We thought this was going to be easy peasy, right? I’ve painted the entire inside of my house, how hard could it be to paint a boat? We were so wrong… Constant crouching on our knees then standing back up - lather, rinse, repeat… The Trinidad Pro has so much copper in it, holding that heavy roller full of paint above our head for hours was brutal! On the bright side, we both got a full body workout two days in a row 🤣 We finished up the last coat of paint around 9pm and it wasn’t until the next morning that we could appreciate the fruits of our labor, it was so worth it. 💙 Will I ever volunteer to paint the bottom of another boat…? Oh, heck no! If you’re wondering how much money projects like this cost, check it👇🏼👇🏼 Thru hulls = $800 Barrier paint = $1000 Anti-fouling paint = $1050 Bottom blasting = $2000 Yard fees = $1650 Misc parts, supplies, & consumables = $300 TOTAL without labor = $6800 Cost of therapy = TBD…… 😵‍💫 #boatwork #sailingcouple #beneteau411 #sailboat #boatproject #diy #shorts

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Built by Custom in 2020, she offers a stunning combination of comfort, performance, and style. Accommodating up to 8 guests in 5 cabins, the Pier pressure offers a range of luxurious staterooms that are sure to provide a restful retreat after a day of adventure. Each stateroom is beautifully appointed with all the amenities you need to relax and rejuvenate, including sumptuous bedding, en-suite bathrooms, and stunning ocean views. From her sleek exterior to her luxurious interior, the Pier pressure promises an unforgettable on-water experience that's perfect for families and friends. With an itinerary that takes you to some of the world's most sought-after destinations, this yacht promises endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation. Available for Charter from $80,000 p/w+ expenses

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This is just a short edit from our 16 minute video updating viewers on the current status of our steel sailboat restoration project we are doing in Wrangell, Alaska. Watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/KGFO1-b7P20?si=x6ixDzJ-OwIJsRC-

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Join us in this educational YT short as we sail across the Atlantic Ocean in the gentle breeze of the trade winds. Learn about the Beaufort Wind Scale, a valuable tool in measuring wind speed, and discover how "gentle breeze" is actually a technical term referring to specific wind conditions. Dive into the intricacies of the Beaufort Scale, from calm air to hurricane-force winds, and enhance your understanding of this important maritime measurement system.

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While going north along the coast of California, we had several mornings that we left our anchorage before sunrise to beat the sometime strong wind that can kick up in the afternoons. One of the best parts is seeing beautiful sunrises. There's nothing quite like it.

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