Preparing Our Catamaran for Paint—and Me for Captain's School

Thinking about earning your captain's license? Mariners Learning System: https://marinerslearningsystem.com/?rfsn=9072285.32c540&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9072285.32c540 Use code MJSAIL200PACK for $200 off the OUPV course. Use code MJSAIL300MASTER for $300 off the Master's course. Special Father's Day Sale: 30% off sitewide through June 18th with code MJSAIL30DAD This week we're continuing the long process of preparing our catamaran for paint. What looks like a simple coat of primer is actually the result of countless hours spent sanding, guide coating, filling low spots with fairing compound, and sanding all over again. While Matt focuses on the cabin top, I revisit our interior paint testing after being unhappy with the sheen level of our previous Alexseal Pegasus Gray samples. That means sanding off old test panels and trying once again to achieve the finish we're looking for before committing to larger areas of the boat. I'm also making a big decision regarding my captain's license. Originally, I planned to wait until after launch, but with our Greece charter coming up this fall—and some of my qualifying sea time nearing its expiration date—I've decided it's time to get serious about earning my license now. Want to join us in Greece this fall? Odyssey Sailing Festival: https://www.theoceancruisers.com/odyssey We'll be captaining a Bali 4.4 around the Greek Islands, and at the time of publishing this video we still have one bunk available for anyone who would like to join us. Thank you for following along as we continue building our dream catamaran from the ground up. --- Want to support the build? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mjsailing Our Website: https://www.mjsailing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattandjessicasailing Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mjsailing Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjsailing Music Provided By: https://www.epidemicsound.com