Our Sailboat Is Almost Back Where It Belongs

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:51:44 +0000

After two weeks on the hard stand smashing through boat jobs, we're getting closer than ever to putting Escapade back in the water!

This week we freshen up the bottom with a new coat of antifoul, install our brand new headsail, varnish the cockpit table, oil the shower grate, fit a new Rocna stainless steel swivel, and tackle a long list of those last-minute maintenance jobs that always seem to pop up before splash day.

It's amazing how quickly the to-do list grows, but seeing everything come together has us even more excited to get back out sailing.

Next stop... launch day! ⛵

⛵ South East Asia Sails

One of the biggest upgrades we're making is our brand new headsail, custom-built by South East Asia Sails. We couldn't be happier with the quality and craftsmanship.

👉 Learn more here:
https://southeastasiasails.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopfQL9qV_GJt2PBLp24ylbY3D0Au7Fuzy6v8xKDA2-RkNJGeOMg

⚓ Rocna Stainless Steel Swivel

We also upgraded our anchor setup with the Rocna Stainless Steel Swivel, designed to help keep the anchor and chain aligned while reducing twist.

👉 Check it out here:
https://rocna.com/products/rocna-swivel/

🛠️ TotalBoat Products Used in This Episode

A huge thanks to TotalBoat for supporting this project. Here are the products we used in this episode:

• Dewaxer & Surface Prep
https://www.totalboat.com/products/dewaxer-surface-prep-solvent

• Spartan Black Antifouling Paint
https://www.totalboat.com/products/spartan-multi-season-antifouling-paint

• TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer
https://www.totalboat.com/products/totalprotect-epoxy-barrier-coat-primer

• Gleam Marine Spar Varnish
https://www.totalboat.com/products/gleam-marine-spar-varnish

• Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier (Prop Shaft Antifouling Spray)