Our DIY $20,000 Paint Job on our $100 Boat
The paint was peeling, there were spider cracks, water was intruding, and let's be honest it just looked awful. After weeks of prep which included sanding for weeks on end, filling in all the cracks and fiberglassing the gauges we created from digging out moist parts in the toe rails. We can finally see that it was all worth it!! Our $100 boat just got a MAJOR upgrade!
For anyone wondering we used Total Boat Total Fair and Total Boat Epoxy to fix all the cracks and help smooth out any imperfections and we used Alexseal primer and paint with a roll additive so we did not have to roll and tip!
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Your hard work really shows off in the finished product. She’s looking beautiful.
@seawench555
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Barbara, can u help me, I got the same message as u, but I don't know how to reply can u tell me please Karlene
@barbaralane9825
2 жыл бұрын
@@seawench555 Click on the three dots and report it.
She’s being reborn, right in front of our eyes. Your work ethic is on point.
You two are a breath of fresh air!! At 62 your a joy to watch and remind me of my youth. Keep up the great work
It's too late for Tula but for everyone else trying to remove smaller stubborn screws/nuts/bolts get a Rigid 3-speed impact driver. Its' first gear is really quite slow and controllable with the variable speed trigger. It gives you a steady TapTapTap that you can control and speed up as needed. It really saves the screw/bolt heads. And you always have the power and speed of 2nd and 3rd gear if you need it.
I've been following your for several years now. Congratulations on your marriage!! You two are a really great team & I love seeing you Sail, Explore, Work and Thrive Together. This project is turning out super nice!! I'm from the Bay Area in Sonoma County. Sebastopol. Never thought you would be here? Hope you enjoy some of your down time exploring and are being treated well. You are an inspiration in every way.
You kid's are doing a smashing job. SO SO proud of you both taking this boat refurb on. ⛵🌏🤿💧🐠🥽🐚🌴🎣☀️🇦🇺
You should be very proud of your efforts on this boat. I was skeptical when you purchased, but you two really know what your doing and again, you should be very proud of the job your doing. Keep up the great work.
“Don’t be fooled but also you can do it” that is an incredible message Sierra! You guys are both rockstars! 💪👏🙌
I thought in the begining of this project it was crazy to get involved...I think I commented, "run away from that boat"....of course you guys are taking it on, and man, that hull is looking so sweet....you are totally proving me wrong, just awesome work! Really see the shape and lines of this trawler now....it is a beauty
Gosh, it sure is satisfying pulling the tape off. People can talk crap about Millennial laziness (myself included). Not you. Your hard work shows. The two of you have done a beautiful job. 👏👏
You guys knock it outta the park every time with your projects!
HOLY MOLY you guys! this she looks AMAZING!! so much work that we didn't see, but we know it took WEEKS! bravo friends!
@Tulasendlesssummer
2 жыл бұрын
Orcas are calling… just saying… I know you like whales 🤪🙏😁❤️
You kids are an amazing team! Is there anything you can’t do? Congratulations on a beautiful job.
The average person does not know how much physical and mental fortitude it takes to do what y’all are doing here. I am saying a little prayer for you and wishing very best of luck in every aspect. 👍
Great Job you two! Love the "Quality Control" calling you out on the stern!!!! Great hard work you two!!!! Love seeing the progress!
She is looking amazing!! Nice job Tula Team!!! Keep rolling along!! you got this!! 👍👍👊👊🛠🛠
Need more please. I hope this series gets you over 250k subs. You deserve it.
I love watching the two of you working on your projects. You do excellent work. It's making me want to get a project boat and follow your example. Keep up the good work. 👍
Its looking really good. Billy looking happy as a clam at high tide.
Your motto should be "If it's worth doing then it's worth doing right" well done guys.
Absolutely fantastic!! The attention to detail is impressive. Can't wait to see what y'all end up fixing on the interior. Oh, to be young. It's taken me 2 days to move furniture, patch a few holes, and apply painter's tape to a 16x14 room. I'll paint tomorrow.......maybe.
You guys are so awesome! I to see young people with talent and passion. Keep going and that boat will look new and be a pride to go into any marina.
You guys rock!! It looks fantastic! One tip when taking off masking tape- peel backwards, not out. Less likely to pull any paint off. Cheers!!!
That looks absolutely gorgeous
Only a couple as smart as the two of you could pull this off. You all blow me away with this project. !!
Beautiful job. Your attention to proper prep and detail are perfect
So gifted. Awesome couple and Jetty too! Somebody is going to get a nice new boat. Be sure in some discreet place sign and date. I know you'll sign proudly.
For drilling out screws, use cobalt (or carbide) drill bits. A small set will generally be all you need. I have to take apart motorcycle motors for restoration work. These screws have been there for decades and I ALWAYS have a couple of them strip out or break. Nothing else will do. Cobalt/Carbide drill bits go right through them. Generally, quality easy-out kits include a matching size carbide drill bit. I keep a set on my boat as well. Had to use them to remove hardware when removing hatches.
As a professional spray painter, I'm more than impressed by the quality of finish you managed with a roller. I should have a crack at rolling a car😁
@Chris25toepher
2 жыл бұрын
If you film it they will watch
@jerrycooke6511
2 жыл бұрын
It is the new microfibre rollers mostly...not the paint necessarily. But the roller brands differ so try out until you find one that works in your area. They should have scuffed between coats. I have been doing it this way for 4 years.
@barrystevens967
2 жыл бұрын
Self leveling Tony.
@michaelalbert8474
2 жыл бұрын
@@jerrycooke6511 It’s definitely the paint. Alexseal is great. I painted my old runabout and am now painting my sailboat. Prep is very important but this paint can be sanded and buffed or touched up easily. It’s very expensive but we’ll worth it.
@clementgoetke2385
Жыл бұрын
i like awlgrip paint have been using it for 40 years it just melts together when you roll or brush
Very impressive. You guys are working so hard and it shows. The boat is looking awesome. Mary💕Fred
You two are amazing. If I knew it wouldn't kill you, I would ask you to do only boat work videos. I enjoy these so much.
TULA!!!!!!!!! 🤙🏼 Super stoked over here. Been waiting a long time for this. I might watch this video twice. And off I go 🍺 🎉
Great work guy's your enthusiasm and confidents is incredible Noel
Definitely Rock Star status! Keep calm and keep going! Thanks for your channel updates.
NICE! it's coming along. A good paint job is all in the prep. Quality paint helps too. It's looking good my friends...
This is such an exciting new series! We need more Jetty though! 🐶✌️
So glad you’ve seen the light and moved back to a trawler! Can’t wait to see Neverland II hit the water and cruise up to Alaska!
You two are amazing!! You are breathing new life into that beautiful boat.
That boat is looking amazing. I know it takes so long to do so little it's just all stretched out and time-consuming. We all cheering for you no matter what the circumstances are you're going through don't deprive us of your great videos LOL
It was super cool meeting you two and what an impressive boat
It's looking so good! I'm looking forward to the before & after photos for sure!
She's looking great! Can't wait to see the finished outcome of all your hard work.
It's weird watching these videos because I've seen the tranformation already on Instagram. Amazing how far a little bit of paint goes, looks like a differnt boat!
Wow! Billy you and Ciara are doing a great job. The boat looks fantastic. Looks like a new boat. I think you made a good decision with the boat.
Wow, that came out great. What a transformation.
Hi guys love your show’s. With the caulking work cut nozzle on a 45angle apply caulking, spray with water or soapy water and use a paddle pop stick to remove. You will get a much better professional finish. Hope it helps. Cheers Paul Viles from DownUnder.
Y'all did an amazing job
Busted, she got you. Com’on man. 😂😂😂Great job guys. She’s beautiful!!!
Where are you in dry dock? It’s already looking beautiful!!! Any marina will be glad to have you,when you are done!!
Ok, so, wow! That was way #OfTheEpic. We are taking our boat I’m putting it on the dry August 2. We are super nervous and have no clue what the hell is going on. I feel a lot better after watching you do this for years LOL thank you for the confidence. 🤙🏼💯🍻
Really impressed with your approach and follow-thru guys. Reckon many viewers are now thinking "I can do that too". Just like me. Seriously though, your DIY videos are intoxicating and inspire confidence. Thank you so much for sharing - even the "little things". BTW - I just knew that you could do it . HeHeHeHe !!
Hey guys just a tip a while ago they stopped putting a ingredient into bottom paint that helped tremendously to stop life from growing on your hull so we add it back by getting the graphite in pencils by shaving it off into your paint and mixing it around with your paint it helps a lot
It's looking so much better. Great work 😁 You guys are killing it
Wow, it's looking really good. Ton of work and a chunk of money, but she will be a beauty when you're done.
My new favorite channel.
Alexseal for the win ;-) Beautiful job guys!
@Tulasendlesssummer
2 жыл бұрын
That means a lot from BOATWORK master himself 🙏 Your videos helped a lot!
She's looking so good. Lots of hard work with beautiful results! ♡
Looks beautiful! You two are so talented.
Wow! looks incredible! You'll easily triple your purchase price on this boat! 😉
She's coming out beautiful 😍 👍💪 great job guys. 💓
Fantastic job on the hull guys! You’re making it look easy, what an awesome team you are :)
Very impressed with the progress and paint job.
I am so impressed!!!! You two are a livin….
You guys are AMAZING! Great job. GOD bless, JC
Thanks!
Looks awesome guys! I met your dad last spring when I was painting my 48 Histar at Shellfish Marina in West Sayville. It's ALOT of work. Lol
Yeah, I had to do three coats but I was dealing with black paint. I'm impressed that you did it in only 60 degree temperature and just the two of you did it, I needed a third person to mix and spot for holidays, nice job!
I was so excited to see a new post! Love following this new adventure!!!!
You guys do superior professional work.
6:52 Billllyyyy, you know my spot!!! 😂
Congrats Guy's on the paint job. looking better.
I told you the roll additive is the best thing ever! Good move using accelerator. It’s good in Florida because of the random afternoon rain that seem to always come when you want to paint lol. Boats coming together really nice. May need to come visit and surf 🤙🏽
That hull has come out really well, looks like new gel coat! I wish it was as easy as it looks in your videos - many many many hours of hard work shown in a few minutes!
She is looking beautiful!
That paint is amazing, no brush or roller marks at all! Great job.
I am right behind you with my 100 dollar craigslist wooden rowboat.
Y'all are doing a fantastic job she looks gorgeous
You guys are amazing and such an inspiration! How cool that you're heading back up to our stomping grounds, but sad we won't see you as we live in Florida now. Safe travels!!
Great job you two!!!
You two do quality work ! 👍 I may have to buy this when you’re done 😃
@mattherson83
2 жыл бұрын
I assume these are a scam, I was sent the same
Boats starting to look good. I'm sure it's a lot of work but it looks like it's paying off. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
I want longer videos!!!!! 😩😩 been obsessed with your content since 2016!!!! Lol I love going on new adventures with you guys. Boat looks great
It looks terrific!! Great job guys.
She is coming alone nicely. You truly are earning this boat with your labor.
Watching your vids from the UK! The paint might be brilliant but it's the maticulous care in the preperation and the paint mix that makes it work. Well done guys awesome job.
Fantastic job on the paint! You guys will always have a way to earn money if you can paint like that!
You guys are doing a splendid job. I can't wait to see the finished boat.
I love that red strip !!
The paint job turned out awesome! All your hard work is paying off..
Pretty amazing transformation, great job!😃
You guy's are fast ! Nice work looking good.
Wow. Looking wonderful.
All of that tape peeling was soooo satisfying lol
Big thanks from Québec city Canada 🇨🇦
Wow, that looks great!! Nice job!
Wow! Good job guys! Really looks good on a 19 inch monitor. ; - )
Look at the numbers on your viewership! Keep the Trawler! We love trawlers.
The TLC shows. Well done.
Hey Billy you're getting so informative as always which is great but doesn't sound like you're having fun have fun with her dude, hugs and kisses for Sierra as always. The boat is looking very good. Good day eh
Looking really good guys! Obviously a lot of work but it's great to see that it can be done, good message Sierra.