We Bought a Neglected Luxury Yacht with LEAKING TEAK DECKS

When we bought our 1969 aluminum yacht, we knew we were in for a challenge, but the leaking teak decks turned out to be a much bigger problem than we expected. In this video, we take you through our boat refit journey, showing how we're tackling deck leaks, recaulking teak seams, and deciding whether to save or remove the decks entirely. We start by breaking down how our teak decks were installed, including the hidden issues with bondo and corrosion underneath. Then, we show our step-by-step process for replugging, sanding, and caulking to keep the leaks at bay. But is this a long-term solution, or are we just delaying the inevitable? We need your advice-watch to the end and let us know what you would do! If you love yacht restoration, boat repairs, and DIY solutions for keeping an old boat afloat, subscribe for more content on our full yacht rebuild. We've tackled everything from hull corrosion repairs to engine repowers-and there's plenty more to come! ? Subscribe for more boat refit projects ? Watch where this all started: https://youtu.be/yFka1yVzHO0?si=e1C672AKBbnKmkgI #BoatRefit #TeakDecks #YachtRestoration #BoatRepair #DIYBoat #LiveaboardLife #AluminumBoat #BoatMaintenance #OffGridBoating ? Want to get the inside scoop of all things Tangaroa and get early access to ALL OUR VIDEOS from BOTH CHANNELS? If so, you can join us here on Patreon ?PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/onboardtangaroa1969 Welcome Aboard Tangaroa! We're preparing for an epic voyage from Victoria, BC to Japan via Siberia. Subscribe now and be a part of this incredible journey! Check out our other channel: Exploring the World Onboard Tangaroa: https://www.youtube.com/ @OnboardTangaroa -------------------------------------------- ?? Want to know more about Tangaroa? If yes, click here: https://www.onboardtangaroa.com ? Sign up for our FREE newsletter coming soon: https://www.onboardtangaroa.com We've tested and reviewed numerous products live onboard Tangaroa. Check out our recommendations here: https://kit.co/onboardtangaroa -------------------------------------------- Do you know what BOAT stands for? BRING ON ANOTHER THOUSAND! -unknown -------------------------------------------- Inquiries: crew@onboardtangaroa.com -------------------------------------------- Programs we Use: Listen to Our Music: https://share.epidemicsound.com/3jxxv9 Enhance Your Social Media with Smarterqueue: https://smarterqueue.com/?afmc=207