Good choice - we wrapped our quarter tonner in bright red from 3M about 8 years ago. For the first couple of months we treated her with kid gloves but then used her as the racing boat she is. She's had some serious hard sailing and knocks with pontoons, buoys, other boats etc. and stays afloat all year round except for a monthly scrub. Its amazing how tough the wrap is. By now we'd expected to be starting over with another wrap and seeing UV degradation. But she still looks one of the smartest boats afloat where we sail from. Seriously impressed with wrap and 3M in particular!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for weighing in here Paul. Seems a lot of folks are worried that this is some sort of banner material or wallpaper, ready to tear and flap off if water to get under it. "Let's see how it's doing in a couple years..." I've met two boats with 5+ year old wraps and they looked good to me, and now two stories of 8+ years. Glad to hear that 8 years and it's still going strong. BTW, the quarter tonners are a great class of boat. So much fun.

@mattchannel7075

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds really good. I am browsing boatwraps.com right now - the gallery with pictures does not load. Am I the only one with this issue?

'Clarity' looks Gorgeous! Clever idea on the 'bumper' covers... nice job Megan! Enjoyed your video.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sea Rae, it was one of those wise tips I got from the dock. Appreciate you watching and leaving a note!

As I was watching your boat being wrapped, the whole time I am thinking "I love tacos!". :)

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

hahahhahahaha tacos everyday!! I had some really good blackened mahi tacos last night YUM! - Megan

@ERNIE555

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Mottishaw me 2 ...so much for subliminal images

@marceld6061

4 жыл бұрын

and burritos aka 'wraps' too!

The Queen is glowing! Nice decision and perfect workmanship! Impressive!

Looks fantastic. I'm sold... Just need a boat to wrap now..😎

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Buy the boat!

@jcheck6

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOKellys Ha!, are you selling?

She looks GORGEOUS

Planning on wrapping our boat as well this Winter. Great vid!!!

Love your content guys! Keep it up!! The boat looks AMAZING!!!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ekau, it's getting there one step at a time.

Love it! Now I just have to keep saving for the day i get my boat and wrap it.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!

Great choice and she is beautiful!

Beautiful results!

That was absolutely the way to go. Well done!

Looks awesome Nick. Great job....

You're not kidding, she looks fantastic and thanks so much for the information and reasons for the doing the wrap. Congrats on a new sharper looking Clarity.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick, glad you enjoyed it was a great learning process for us.

Our marina neighbor wrapped his boat and it looked awesome! Taking off the old one was certainly a chore though. Yours really came out great!! Awesome job!

This was a fantastic video to watch 👍 Learned something really useful today. Thanks to you folks. Cheers 🌍⛵

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Chris, thanks for the note!

Great video Nick. She looks fabulous!!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt. She really does.

That looks fantastic! Great choice

Meghan and Nick congratulations on your boat wrap looks awesome, awesome video as well, I love wrapping boats as part of my job so rewarding, wishing you happy sailing 😊

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Wow, fantastic. Thanks for sharing your experience. Those guys have mad skills.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Burl is the Man!

Simply, Precious!!!

Looks really nice! Now we see how it holds up.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant, yes it will be interesting to see.

This is amazing job. Well done. 👌

Gr8 vid. Very informative of da wraps bro. Honestly, I was rather unaware how great they look! Best of luck with your new boat! He He.

Great job , Beautiful boat

This is why I love your channel! Thanks for the video. Now I know what to do.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear, thank you Scott!

Superb report!

Great video again you are very well spoken and make the info easy to digest

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Seth. It's just because I think as slow as I talk. LOL

Clarity looks great and shiny

Glad you worked a deal for the work :) Looks great!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

Can't wait to get on a passage! Nice job on the wrap.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

WE CANNOT WAIT EITHER!! Thanks for your note.

It really looks like a new boat! I am very curious to see your review as time passes. This might be the answer I have been looking for. Thanks for sharing.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks for your comment. We're also curious to see how it wears so we'll be keeping you all posted for sure.

I’m a vehicle wrapper and when a car comes in for repair from crash damage we use T-cut from the red bottles to try and bring the old vinyl back to life as white tends to yellow over time. They did a great job btw.

That looks amazing!

Wow! She looks beautiful!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy!

Nicely done, very informative. Great channel!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you for watching and leaving a note, we appreciate it!

wow! looks fantastic!

Looks great Nick!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Cameron!

WOW, looks amazing !

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul!

The wrap came out beautiful!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

thank you. Only a couple months in, but same as new so far.

Man your explanation is just amazing. Solonely

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really cool looks great

It looks stunning then and looks stunning today 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎😎

Beautiful work!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Keep up the great videos... Fan from the UK

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Will try! Thanks!

Great info, thanks.

What a great business to be in...so many possibilities and applications. Have just ordered some wrap for my guitar! Not nearly the same but I think its going to look good. 😃

Money well spent in my opinion. Great looking wrap, color, etc.

Wow Nick, Clarity is def a Diva now. She looks absolutely amazing.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Clarity a Diva, that's a good one! Maybe once we put all these tools away and wash off all the boat yard debris. Thanks for the note Tim!

@timwoods603

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheOKellys your very welcome!

That is a really good looking boat after they where done with it. And with the clear plastic protective added that is going to last a great amount of time.

Megan & Nick, Congrats on the nice wrap! I have been using 3M wraps in my business for our vehicles for a decade +. I do recommend that you use occasionally a vinyl compatible spray wax and that when the product starts approaching end of life (when see start seeing little cracks in the product) that you replace it. It sure is a lot nicer when they can remove it in big sheets like they put it in instead of thousands of smaller pieces. I’m sure you will get many good years from the wrap. Looks great

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Dave, we're going to put the 303 UV protectant on it soon. I hear you on pulling it off in big sheets!

Great report, now I understand why people use wraps instead if paint.

Looks pretty sweet guys

You answered the question I had which was about repairability. I mean, even taking great care around docks sometimes “stuff” happens. Anyway, Clarity looks great. Seems like you guys made a smart decision. Thanks for making the video. The application of the wrap was fascinating to watch. -Jim

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! She's looking good right now. Hope we can keep her shining!

That looks awesome

Looks great I think you made a good call

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Phil!

Great video amigo! Thanks!!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill!

What an interesting video. I didn't know anything about wraps. Your Cat looks amazing - brand spanking new. What a good decision. I really enjoy your videos. I am a horse person. Have nothing to do with boats or sailing although I have been sailing with others about 5 times in various locations. I totally love watching your videos. I learn so much. Looking after a boat is as much work as looking after a large property with animals. Great lifestyles though. Thank you for Sharing. PS Megan - My hobby is sewing canvas projects and I love it (mainly caravan annexes, pop tops and shade sails. I love your fender covers and your boat sewing projects.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Can't wrap a horse! Lol. Thank you for the kind words. Yes, it is a lot of work. Not unlike a ranch, really. There is always something that needs attending to. But that is also part of the passion of it. Megan and you are fabric welders! Appreciate the note!

Great, my favorite Caladanians!

Looks totally beautiful!

dude i love your video and your shirt

diy? i cant even get a screen protector on my iphone without a bubble or two. thats not even my boat and i was nervous watching the process. result looks great. congrats

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

lol! I know I couldn't believe how durable and pliable the vinyl is - really fun to watch it come together. - Megan

looks really good. Long may it last.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you!

great video.

She looks stunning, great decision. Think the grey will give her an extra knot or two !! Cheers and beers

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Let's hope Ron! Thank you so much, now we just need to get back in the water!

Looks nice.

I don’t blame you at all for going with the wrap! It’s looks fabulous no waxing, lasts long enough and was waaaay cheaper.... nuff said 😀

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I love the no waxing part!! - Megan

GREAT INFO..!! Thanks a Ton..!!!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure, thanks for watching!

Love the color

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, us too.

beautiful 💕

On our 45 foot monohull, our quote to paint it in Annapolis, MD was $20,000 for just the topsides. We had the topsides painted in the Azores for only €2,000

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

really? Wow that is a great deal.

@RiggingDoctor

4 жыл бұрын

The O'Kelly's everything was cheaper in the Azores! It was a spray job with Interlux Perfection too 😎

Looks great

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Franklin!

Very interesting my brother used to work for 3M (UK) and they are a highly innovative Company. Looks a fantastic job, guess you are going to be extra careful now when you dock. Greeting from London, think it might be going to snow tomorrow.

6:53 Our orange catamaran, @sailingtejas. Love the wrap!!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Nice wrap Tejas! We are also really pleased.

Hi Guys Great to see you again on KZread. As you probably will know, watch out for salt build up with in the fabric covers! This will scratch the vinyl very easily, in fact it does a pretty good job of scratching gel coat too. Good luck, happy sailing and be safe.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@kirk9671

4 жыл бұрын

Wow,.so many things to worry about. Did not think of that one. Do you have to routinely wash normal fenders in fresh water?

@Investor_2000

4 жыл бұрын

Kirk b If you use dark coloured material for your fender covers you’ll see any salt crystal build up straight away, at that point it’s time to freshwater wash. Overtime the salt crystals will destroy the fabric integrity so I really liked the idea to using cheap clothing to make the fender covers!

The wrap came out fantastic! Congratulations! Cheers 🍻

Simply mah-vah-lous! Can't wait to see her back to cruising. Btw Nick, Meghan did a good job on the haircut. Took a couple years off 🤙

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curt, I think he needs another trim already lol. We cannot wait to get back to cruising, hopefully this Thursday.

Wrap looks great! Perfect choice. Onboard Lifestyle painted their hull with a roller. Check it out! You can't really tell it was rolled on.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Did they do it in the water?

Outstanding! She's beautiful.. the boat is too. ;-) Great job by Boatwrap. UV protection is a plus, Nick, and the technology has come a long way, but I would still be quite apprehensive of the occasional dock moorings causing damage... even if you're on the chain most of the time. Curious to see how well it holds up, even with the most skilled of Captains. Anyway, wish you the best of luck with the new "skin"!

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rusty, even more incentive to stay off the dock!

Same stuff (on a much smaller scale) works great to protect your bike frame :) I use 3M helicopter tape on downtubes and chainstays of all my MTBs

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear, thanks for the note! We love bikes, was sad to ship them all back.

After many years restoring Porsches and many other expensive cars "WHITE IS THE HARDEST COLOR TO MATCH"... reds, blues, black, yellow and many more can and will skew the white... Paint the whole thing/area/side for a perfect match that will age together OR... DO THE WRAP, GREAT IDEA! She looks beautiful just like you guys do... enjoy the blue - G&D...

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much, wait until you see the new dingy!

Good to warp to protect from the weather n a Long rubber strip for knock n bump on docking with fenders

Looks like new. The true test of value will be how durable the finish is and how easy will it be to repair. Looking forward to your long term review.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it feels really durable but agree time will tell.

Beautiful job.FYI the new generation wraps (I assume yours is one of them) can be polished up to 9 times.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and that's great to hear! I'm going to put a UV protectant on it. - Megan

Remember to keep fender covers clean of salt, the salt does the scratches.

@kiloindia9798

2 жыл бұрын

Sodium crystals have a mohs hardness of .5

Funny how I had not seen this actually done on a boat from previous google searches. I watched your most recent video then asked about it. Then all of a sudden a recommendation of your boat wrap video came up. lol. I do like it and its not out of the consideration. Just dont see anyone here doing it. Will see if down the road it changes with travel.

Wowsa...Looks fabulous>

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon!

"Wraps" are incredible as Paint has almost priced itself out of reality for a lot of projects. Key point is a wrap can not hide things so the surface it goes on has to be as close to perfect as if you were painting. I know some have found success as a DIY project BUT I can't imagine on a boat like this or really any boat for that matter meeting the level of perfection that an experienced installer meets?

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Having watched them do it, there is no way this is DIY on a boat this size,

Love the colors or should I say grays

well it is off topic some, but our race car uses a vinyl wrap and man that shit is tuff stuff

Cool t-shirt.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, too bad it's disintegrating :-(

Definitely not a DIY project!! The boat looks beautiful. The milli second you thought you could do it was followed by a sundowner, knowing that they had it under control. Looking forward to seeing the proficiency of the wrap after daily usage. Until our adventures cross, fair winds and full sails. Jack and Billie never2old adventures

The wrap will most likely fail in 2-3 years… you get what you pay for. I want to be amazed, so best wishes and happy cruising, love your videos, Thanks for putting them out.

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Why do you say that? I’ve personally met two boats with wraps 5+ years old. Looked great to me.

Looks great.Wonder how a wrap would look on my aluminium boat...

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Give it a shot!

I've gelcoated several boats before but they were just patches and repairs. I did however regelcoat my 1960 12ft. fiberglass racing kayak. I've never tried to do a supper large surface like yours but totally would try to save all that money in labor cost and do it myself. It's not really that hard to do as long as you know how to use the materials and spray gun. May I suggest that the next time you feel the need to do work like this and want to use gelcoat, is to hire the workers on the side. You could also have workers from another boat yard come over to your boat yard to do the work or take it to another country where labor rates are much less. These are just my suggestions for you to save money in the future. Waxing might cost 3k if you hire a company but if you do it yourself, just a weekend of hard work and a small can of wax. I've watched goonzquad on KZread paint several vehicles. Once they finish painting, they clear coat and then buff out for a pro finish. The amount of money to keep your boat looking sharp with vinyl will end up costing you about a thousand per year when you can do it yourself with gelcoat for about a grand total and have a finish that will most likely last you the rest of your boats life. The wrap job looks really sharp but it's just not my cup of tea because it's just a sticker/ patch job that won't last.

Fan-fun-tastic!!!!

That’s a really nice job they’ve done. And I love tacos also. 👌🏻

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, just the thought of tacos makes me want tacos.

@pd1jdw630

4 жыл бұрын

The O'Kelly's ok, now I’m hungry for taco’s. 🌮

Great video! I wrapped my camper van to promote my channel and it turned out amazing! This looked very nice too. Maybe I need toget mine wrapped too with lots of Mermaids on it :)

Brilliant and good price , thanks for sharing. did you only do the outside of hulls? If you spend a lot of time at anchor you minimize damage issues! Re gelcoat protection. Did you know Hatteras powerboats decided to paint awlgrip ( actually Imron) on their hulls from day one! They actually completed the boat( or used to) and then tape it off and paint it! And you can't tell! But the paint holds up a lot longer than the gelcoat! Cheers Warren

@TheOKellys

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I heard that. Gelcoat is cheap to produce, that's why they use it. Paint really is a better marine surface. The inside of the hulls are wrapped as well. The bridgedeck is not. Thanks for the note!

@CheersWarren

4 жыл бұрын

The O'Kelly's , Oh my correction, Hatteras used to use Imron brand paint , not Awlgrip , but similar chemistry. FYI it's important to use gelcoat to protect the molds and also needed to protect the fibers for water damage.Also there was a time when Lloyds1A building standard required the gelcoat below the waterline to be without pigment to increase the chemical resistance ( read water ). Pigments in gelcoat provide the UV protection to the resin , but it's a lot of pigment! Hence why the chalking over time. A lot of UK built boats built in the 60's-80's used clear gelcoat below the waterline but they did not have noticeably better blister resistance. But you sure could see any flaws in the first layer of fiberglass when the boat came out of the mold! (Ask me how I know!) but the gelcoat application in that era in UK was surprisingly way behind US practices that may have negated the advantages of the clear gelcoat. ( FYI coating raw fiberglass edges with resin is used extensively in the corrosive chemical industry for protection. Saltwater is a corrosive chemical ). Cheers love the wrap! Warren

Great video. You never showed the transition around the front hulls and how that was done. Did you do the inside hulls also? I'm thinking about fenders, even with covers scratching into the shine of the vinyl? Did they provide you with a repair kit? What did they tell you to clean it with... ie: to clean off mustaches from dirty water on the rivers or ICW? Inquiring minds want to know?