Winter Boat Maintenance: Saildrive Paint Repair & Glassing Holes in the Hull

Winter is the perfect time to tackle the big boat jobs! ❄️⛵ In this video, we take on two essential maintenance tasks: repairing the saildrive paint and glassing holes in the bottom of the boat. Whether you’re storing your boat for the off-season or preparing for next year’s cruising adventures, these DIY projects will help keep your boat protected, safe, and performing at its best. We cover: ✅ How to prepare and repaint your saildrive for corrosion protection ✅ Best practices for sanding, priming, and applying International Interprotect ✅ Step-by-step fibreglass repair for holes in the hull ✅ Materials, epoxy tips, and curing times ✅ How to ensure a strong, watertight finish These are must-do winter maintenance tasks for any sailboat owner — and doing them yourself can save a serious amount of money. Follow along as we take you through the full process! 👨‍🔧 Skill level: Intermediate 🕒 Time required: Several hours to a weekend (depending on weather & curing) 💰 Cost: Moderate (epoxy, fiberglass, paint, consumables) Watch next: 👉 Antifouling a Saildrive 👉 Antufouling the hull Timestamp 00:00 Intro 00:10 Grinder Vs Sander 01:42 Interprotect 03:52 Fibreglass repair 07:45 West Epoxy 11:24 Adding glass 14:24 Summary Our Website: https://boatingwiththebaileys.com Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/BoatingBaileys Instagram: https://instagram.com/boatingwiththebaileys/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BoatingwiththeBaileys If you wish to support us: https://ko-fi.com/boatingwiththebaileys -------------- Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-big-climb License code: TWJFT6H8BQ6VIMXJ #sailing #boatlife #boatmaintenance #winterboatprojects #sailboatrepair #saildrive #fiberglassrepair #DIYsailing #cruisinglife #boatprojects