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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MISSING / STOLEN PLESE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR MISCHIEF She is a beautiful Hanse588. Stolen in Croatian waters this week! Tracking and comms switched off. She is distinctive by her black mast, grey sails and a compartment on her stern for the hydraulic passerelle. PROBABLY OUT OF CROATIAN WATERS BY NOW EVERYONE EVERYWHERE in the Ionian Sea and beyond please be on the look out! 🙏 If you see her please call or message: +385913323380 Please share far and wide!

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Crossing biscay onboard a Oceanis40 Yacht deliveries rbskipper.com

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Welcome to a special combined episode of The Salty Podcast and Gettin' Beachy Podcast! This week, I'm diving into the fascinating history and exciting future of Bear Point Marina in Orange Beach, AL. My first guest is Marcus Kruk, whose father purchased the marina in 1968 after seeing an ad in the Wall Street Journal. Marcus grew up at the marina and has a treasure trove of historical stories to share. I'll also be joined by Craig Reaves, the current owner who acquired the marina in 2016. Craig has overseen numerous improvements and upgrades, including the remarkable recovery from the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Sally in September 2020. The marina's restaurant and facilities are now better than ever. Don't miss this engaging conversation that blends historical insights with modern advancements, offering something for both sailing enthusiasts and real estate aficionados. SALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL. Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320; Nov 2015-Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb-Nov 2015: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central and is all about the love of sailing! PLAYLIST: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio only): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87d4d45b-f013-4222-8927-2efc21ac48cc/salty-podcast-sailing SUPPORT THE PODCAST: http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon. MY PODCAST GEAR: Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 Shure Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360Link AI Cam: https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Mic Boom: https://amzn.to/42RGb2T DJI Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/45WQtjI PODCAST TOOLS Livestream on Multiple Platforms: Https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 Create AI Clips: https://klap.app/?via=SaltyAbandon Tube Buddy Channel Tools: https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=SaltyAbandon BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 Salty Abandon, Salty Podcast, Sailing, Gettin' Beachy Podcast, real estate, Orange Beach, beach, Marcus Kruk, Craig Reaves, Bear Point Marina, Hurricane Sally, marina improvements, historical stories, marina modernization, coastal living, boating, marina history, Orange Beach history, marina recovery #SailingLife #RealEstateTalk #MarinaStories #BeachLifestyle #OrangeBeachAL #PodcastInterview #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #GettinBeachyPodcast #HurricaneSally #MarinaUpgrades #FamilyLegacy #HistoricalStories #Modernization #CoastalLiving

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