Sealion YouTube videos

[Ron Jesche CH21' Sealion']

Hi Everyone, I posted 3 short videos on YouTube today. Look for Cape Henry 21 walkthrough, and a couple of short sailing videos. I'm just learning how to do this and once I have learnt how to edit and combine clips I will try to post something better. Anyway, something for you to have a look at. Ron

[Depzer]

Hi, Here is a link to the videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqvPUkI0ytw8UWUDTrMur1Q

Jeff.

[Bama5150]

Thanks for these videos. I am amazed at how smooth all the white poly (?) is.  Care to share your techniques?

[Ron Jesche CH21' Sealion']

Hi Jeremy, The outside of Sealion is painted with Awlcraft 2000. The finish is sprayed. My boat is completely galssed on the outside as I  keep her permanently moored, and have found over a career of building boats that unless every surface and all end grain plywood is fibreglassed problems start to appear after a few years on the water. If you plan to keep your boat under cover most of the time you can maintain a good finish without completely fibreglassing. Different finishes suit different people, and my boat is also an advertisement for my business.The interior is finished with International Perfection. This is a a 2 pack polyurethane specifically formulated for brushing. I have used it on a few boat interiors and with practice can get a finish almost as good as spraying. I'm sure there are application videos on YouTube, but basically I roll it on with disposable foam rollers and then tip off with a good quality brush. After a bit of practice you can get a good finish, and if not happy with it just a light sand and another coat will fix it. With the stringers in the Cape Henry this also gives you good stop and start places without having to paint huge areas at once. Of course the secret to all good paint finishes is the preparation. I do all of my filleting with a high density filler first. Once cured and sanded I then use a low density fillet over the top for easier sanding and a smoother finish. I use West System because I like their glue powders and can mix them to suit, but all resin manufacturers have good systems. After final sanding it is then time for 2  coats of high build epoxy primer and any spot filling. Next I use the undercoat and top coat of the chosen paint system. This is tedious and my least favourite part of boatbuilding, but the time spent before painting is worth the effort. I hope this answers your question. The main thing is to aim for the best finish you can achieve, but don't get too bogged down, you have to draw a line  somewhere, get the boat finished and enjoy her. Ron