"Is anyone still watching this sanding ..."? Of course! I've got no problem watching someone performing "Oh Glorious Sanding"! (Mads - Sail Life reference) 😄 Besides, one never knows what they may miss that could be of use later. So, yes, I watch all the way through.
You are the best boat worker I’ve ever seen, I love your finishing skills, she looks better than new. And I’m from a island in Sweden and I have seen a lot of boat builders that don’t have your skills. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Bumped into Mads and Eva while cruising and shared a drink, lovely couple but I think he enjoys sanding a little more than is healthy haha Thanks for watching.
Watched all the sanding but I must admit, I started daydreaming about all the things I SHOULD be doing. 😂 No problem with the mic trouble. You make up for it with all your other filming that is done well!
Just found your site this is wonderful because it’s exactly what I’ve got to do to my Westerley. Thank you so much. Great video. I’m gonna look through them all.👍
Yes still watching the sanding. . . . it has a mindfulness/asmr quality to it . . . especially when mixed with some trance/dance music . . . Nothing wrong with spending money on beer!
Really enjoying your videos and the way you present them. So many “I wonder how that works or how would I do thaf ?” questions answered clearly and you don’t make it seem overwhelming. in spite of your expertise.
Yep' Watched all the sanding. Nice to see someone else suffer with imperfection eyes, where you can still see the imperfections but no one else can. 🤔🤔😊
I really enjoy all of these videos and enjoyed seeing Lottie in the "flesh" recently. Is there a reason you didn't use any opening windows when they were refitted??
I appreciate this is a year old, so I doubt you see new comments now, but if so, I'd be curious to know why the large hatches were installed with the hinges forward. I appreciate that that was the orientation of the original ones, but on the boat I learned to sail on as a teenager (a beautiful Ericson 34), the large hatches opened with the hinges aft, so that you could get a nice 'scooping' effect of fresh air when at anchor. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the whys of installing the hatches with hinges forward. Thanks for such great content! and you can *almost* never have too much sanding. It communicates just how much work it takes to produce a quality result!
It’s a safety thing, if hit by a wave the hatch is forced closed not open. However on my boat that I took to the Caribbean the fwd hatch opens as you describe to help scoop in the breeze at anchor. So there is a difference between what the safety standards here say you should do and what is best in-practice as I would not sail with the hatch unlocked anyway.
Thanks. Gelcoat is purely decorative, the top surface, it is not there for any structural purpose. A filler can just be there just to fill holes and gaps in a non structural way or you can get/use semi-structural fillers depending on what’s in them, there are also structural bonding and filling materials available. What you use really depends on what you are trying to achieve in a particular job/repair. Hope this helps
Did you use same sealant for the hatches as the portlights? I skipped the holy sanding session, btw. A good story told with a clear voice is what makes or breaks any video.
Since Mads has now moved on from Oh Glorious Sanding, at last we now have a dance music mix with Oh Glorious Sanding to watch! This is quite niche, but needed. No skipping here. More sanding with EDM please. Thanks for the guide coat explanation. What grades of sandpaper do you go through? You mentioned 80 and 240?
Haha, thanks Greg. Are fir grades of paper… all of them. Initial flat with 80 and 240 then 400 all dry. Then wet with 600 upwards normally stopping at 1200 as you can then compound polish from there but not much point in going beyond 1500 as finishing compound and a decent polishing machine with a wool mop does the job nicely.
You've done a seriously good job of making the interior surfaces of the deck good , well done mate . I actually thought it was some kind of removable trim during the introduction sequence . But i gotta ask , why did you choose a non flange hatch as opposed to a flanged hatch , to match that of what was originally fitted ? .
Thanks. The corner radius of the new hatch does not match the corner radius of the deck (and the original hatch) so it would have required some deck mods to make it fit. So I generally fit this one on co32’s and normally it’s a quick replacement but the aperture was so grotty on Lottie I could not leave it as it was. On my own boat (which is from a different manufacturer) I have Lewmar hatches with the inner flange and it uses an internal plastic trim. The issue with the trim kits is that they slowly degrade in the UV and become brittle.
@@RefitandSail Yeah i totally agree , you couldn't leave it . But that was a seriously good job mate . I totally understand you walking away at one point . I do the same myself , when something doesn't go right , nothing seems to go right . So you're better off just walking away , and forget about it for a while . Normally , just like you , after having a good cussing session . Yeah the plastic trims are not good news either . I've spent a lot of time repairing mine on the motorhome . I learnt to plastic weld , a couple of years ago , mainly to repair a bumper . But i repair all kinds now .
@@RefitandSail Oh and by the way , i didn't fast forward either . There are a lot of people on TH-cam who enjoy watching the sanding , but to me it shows the job is not quite as straight forward , as you may imagine . More true to life , like . I think the fast forward is a happy medium .
@@mickey1299 I massively cut down the sanding but left enough in to show what was happening. Refinishing gelcoat is very time intensive but lasts longer and is tougher than a paint job.
I am thinking of replacing my for hatch on my Hurley 22r.. But I was wondering what is a good quality hatch to fit?.. Kind regards from the East Coast and happy Yule..
I watch from "hello" to "credits". Why? I might miss a valuable technique demo. And besides, by the time I fast forward, stop, readjust, etc., I could have simply watched all the way through!
"Is anyone still watching this sanding ..."?
Of course! I've got no problem watching someone performing "Oh Glorious Sanding"! (Mads - Sail Life reference)
😄
Besides, one never knows what they may miss that could be of use later. So, yes, I watch all the way through.
I have watched all your videos…so far, from beginning to end. No skipping forward. Am enjoying immensely.
still watching. Enthralled
No skipping 😎👍
You are the best boat worker I’ve ever seen, I love your finishing skills, she looks better than new. And I’m from a island in Sweden and I have seen a lot of boat builders that don’t have your skills. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Thanks for the kind comment 😁
Nice sanding! Watched it all!
Can’t get enough of the sanding. I rewound it twice. You should get together with Mads and do some ‘Duelling sanding’. 😂
Bumped into Mads and Eva while cruising and shared a drink, lovely couple but I think he enjoys sanding a little more than is healthy haha Thanks for watching.
Ahh it’s a gooood day when George posts a video ❤️
Haha, thanks. Hope you also have good days when I don’t post a video as there are a lot more of them!!!
Not skipping ... nor hopping, nor jumping.
Nice, thanks. I think you are the minority 😁
Didn’t skip because I do the same myself in Rossbrin, West Cork 🇮🇪⛵️
Watched all the sanding but I must admit, I started daydreaming about all the things I SHOULD be doing. 😂 No problem with the mic trouble. You make up for it with all your other filming that is done well!
Thanks, I appreciate the comment, that video very nearly didn’t happen so it’s nice to get the feedback.
Skipped forward on hours of Mads sanding videos and did the same here :)
Watched all the sanding enjoyed the music
Refit and sanding. This is my favorite sanding channel❤
Thanks!
Looks amazing!!!
Well done!!
I liked the reference "Oh glorious sanding".
Hopefully I'll remember your marker trick when I need to sand
I like the sanding because i have a trimaran from 1979 which needs a lot of sanding
Just found your site this is wonderful because it’s exactly what I’ve got to do to my Westerley. Thank you so much. Great video. I’m gonna look through them all.👍
I’m just doing a westerly Corsair refit 😊
That hatch opening is outstanding… what a great job on the gel coat. 😵
I watched the whole thing, because I’ve got a lot of work to do on my own ‘86 Islander 28, and it’s helpful to see how a pro does it. Thanks!
All about the sanding! It's a good reminder of what it takes to get it done right
Another nice vid! & a great not to Mads 🤣
Haha, Mads and Eva are a lovely couple, hope to bump into them again at some point.
Yes still watching the sanding. . . . it has a mindfulness/asmr quality to it . . . especially when mixed with some trance/dance music . . . Nothing wrong with spending money on beer!
Thanks COTGFF 👍
Had to say I watched right furlough, thought it looked good after sanding amazing after a polish, quite the work of art, and a great demonstration.
Really enjoying your videos and the way you present them. So many “I wonder how that works or how would I do thaf ?” questions answered clearly and you don’t make it seem overwhelming. in spite of your expertise.
Thanks Marcus, I appreciate the comment.
Definitely hear the rain; good thing you replaced the windows! I didn't skip ahead of the sanding footage. Both new hatches came out brilliantly!
Yep' Watched all the sanding. Nice to see someone else suffer with imperfection eyes, where you can still see the imperfections but no one else can. 🤔🤔😊
Haha, yeah that’s exactly it. Hard not for me to see but in reality no one else would prob notice!
First class George! and I didn't skip any sanding, I love sanding when you are doing it. Very useful video thanks. 🍺 in the post!
Thanks 😊👍
Nice tasty work. Mde Al the difference to sort out the inner reveal of the hatch
Perfectionist
I watched all the sanding waiting for you to blow a gasket.
Amazing job! Yes I watched all of the sanding!!!
Thanks, you must be one of six that did haha
Thanks for showing your first class work👍
Hi George, are still at Deacons yard?
Another great job, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for the comment and the donation 👍
Watching every move sanding, superb job, do you use CIF for polishing?
🐼🐼🏴🏴
Thanks. Normally use 3M polishing products
I really enjoy all of these videos and enjoyed seeing Lottie in the "flesh" recently. Is there a reason you didn't use any opening windows when they were refitted??
I appreciate this is a year old, so I doubt you see new comments now, but if so, I'd be curious to know why the large hatches were installed with the hinges forward. I appreciate that that was the orientation of the original ones, but on the boat I learned to sail on as a teenager (a beautiful Ericson 34), the large hatches opened with the hinges aft, so that you could get a nice 'scooping' effect of fresh air when at anchor. I'd be interested to hear your thoughts on the whys of installing the hatches with hinges forward. Thanks for such great content!
and you can *almost* never have too much sanding. It communicates just how much work it takes to produce a quality result!
It’s a safety thing, if hit by a wave the hatch is forced closed not open. However on my boat that I took to the Caribbean the fwd hatch opens as you describe to help scoop in the breeze at anchor. So there is a difference between what the safety standards here say you should do and what is best in-practice as I would not sail with the hatch unlocked anyway.
You have the best videos. When do you know when to use filler or gelcoat?
Thanks. Gelcoat is purely decorative, the top surface, it is not there for any structural purpose. A filler can just be there just to fill holes and gaps in a non structural way or you can get/use semi-structural fillers depending on what’s in them, there are also structural bonding and filling materials available. What you use really depends on what you are trying to achieve in a particular job/repair. Hope this helps
Stayed with you all the way, awesome work.
Thank you! Cheers! G
Excellent work…. As usual!
Are you an olde English ale, pale ale, IPA, lager or stout man?
Thanks. Proper old English brown beer, IPA or other pale ale is also good. Not so bothered about lager but an occasional Guinness is nice.
Did you use same sealant for the hatches as the portlights?
I skipped the holy sanding session, btw. A good story told with a clear voice is what makes or breaks any video.
No, different sealant, hatches were put down on Sabatack. Thanks for the comment and question
Hope one day you get a cub. To pass on your knowledge.
Since Mads has now moved on from Oh Glorious Sanding, at last we now have a dance music mix with Oh Glorious Sanding to watch! This is quite niche, but needed. No skipping here. More sanding with EDM please.
Thanks for the guide coat explanation. What grades of sandpaper do you go through? You mentioned 80 and 240?
Haha, thanks Greg. Are fir grades of paper… all of them. Initial flat with 80 and 240 then 400 all dry. Then wet with 600 upwards normally stopping at 1200 as you can then compound polish from there but not much point in going beyond 1500 as finishing compound and a decent polishing machine with a wool mop does the job nicely.
Nice video....top notch work as always. What sealant did you use to bed the hatch?
Thanks. Sabatack used to seal onto the deck.
You've done a seriously good job of making the interior surfaces of the deck good , well done mate . I actually thought it was some kind of removable trim during the introduction sequence . But i gotta ask , why did you choose a non flange hatch as opposed to a flanged hatch , to match that of what was originally fitted ? .
Thanks. The corner radius of the new hatch does not match the corner radius of the deck (and the original hatch) so it would have required some deck mods to make it fit. So I generally fit this one on co32’s and normally it’s a quick replacement but the aperture was so grotty on Lottie I could not leave it as it was.
On my own boat (which is from a different manufacturer) I have Lewmar hatches with the inner flange and it uses an internal plastic trim. The issue with the trim kits is that they slowly degrade in the UV and become brittle.
@@RefitandSail Yeah i totally agree , you couldn't leave it . But that was a seriously good job mate . I totally understand you walking away at one point . I do the same myself , when something doesn't go right , nothing seems to go right . So you're better off just walking away , and forget about it for a while . Normally , just like you , after having a good cussing session .
Yeah the plastic trims are not good news either . I've spent a lot of time repairing mine on the motorhome . I learnt to plastic weld , a couple of years ago , mainly to repair a bumper . But i repair all kinds now .
@@RefitandSail Oh and by the way , i didn't fast forward either . There are a lot of people on TH-cam who enjoy watching the sanding , but to me it shows the job is not quite as straight forward , as you may imagine . More true to life , like . I think the fast forward is a happy medium .
@@mickey1299 yep, walking away is sometimes necessary, better to come back fresh than make things worse by pushing on when not in the mood!
@@mickey1299 I massively cut down the sanding but left enough in to show what was happening. Refinishing gelcoat is very time intensive but lasts longer and is tougher than a paint job.
Which Sealant did you use on the new hatch?
Trying to remember but probably sabatack750xl
I am thinking of replacing my for hatch on my Hurley 22r..
But I was wondering what is a good quality hatch to fit?..
Kind regards from the East Coast and happy Yule..
To be honest I have fitted Lewmar, gebo, Vetus and others and there is not a lot to choose between them.
@RefitandSail Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.. Happy Yule.
I watch from "hello" to "credits".
Why? I might miss a valuable technique demo. And besides, by the time I fast forward, stop, readjust, etc.,
I could have simply watched all the way through!
do you have a venmo account?