Catamaran Keel Repair Basics

Part 2 of Salvage Boat Repair Series

Dutch-Colombian couple living on a sailboat in the Caribbean, making videos in the hope to make your day a little better (while we try to live out our dreams. Mostly fail, but definitely try)

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365 days I crewed on sailboats from San Diego, USA all the way down to Panama, stopping in Mexico and Costa Rica. After Panama crossing the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand stopping at islands like the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji

45 days I traveled through New Zealand from the Northernmost point to the Southernmost point, then

100 days I traveled by motorbike through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, then

365 days I traveled in my self-built campervan from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, then

365 days I traveled with this van through Iran and Pakistan, then

180 days I built an off-grid log cabin in the woods in Spain, then

180 days I restored an old sailboat in Guatemala, then

365 days I traveled with this sailboat from Guatemala to Honduras, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Grenada and more islands in the East Caribbean

Currently we are #hurricanedamage , we're in the #salvageboatrepairseries doing #diy

[frankbest]

The guy (also from Holland) helping is one hell of a boat builder. His engineering skills are superb. Loved this video.

[jareddavid]

This guy is really, really good. I love his confidence in his skills and knowledge. One of my favorite episodes, for sure. Huub, your eagerness to learn and your willingness to show all of us the prosses is what made this episode great, Thank you.

[justinfufun]

Wow that was the most comprehensive fibreglass tutorial ever. Might be boring to some people but I found it fascinating and educational. Definitely picked up tips and skills watching this.
Thanks.

[aquious]

Buddy is a PHD in fiberglass applications. Top notch!

[JaysonFlint]

This is one of those video's that can teach people so well about this process. Glad it's coming together I feel like now we are over the mountain top and it's just gonna go so much faster from here. Thank for sharing all of this, and Huub say a great thanks to the guy helping and educating us all about this process and the RIGHT way to do this.

[glennburch]

Having an experienced builder makes all the difference in the world, so when you and Daniela are sailing the high seas you will have peace of mind in the interity of the vessel. Hard work, dedication, and something I call "sticktoittivness" will all come together in the end for a vessel you will be very, very proud and rightly so. Thanks for sharing Huub, so much education here you are sharing with all of us. Fantastic video!

[davidnichols]

Nice to have a knowledgeable fiberglass guy helping you out. Looks great!

[DLBard-bvnd]

Huub, your friend is an artist! Beautiful work! 🤗💖⛵

[myparadiseonbantayanisland]

You are lucky to have someone with such attention to detail 😁

[mattcarroll]

You waste no time, you just get it done. That’s why you are successful. I appreciate your effort.

[jeffa]

Wow. I had no idea how you'd end up repairing the most significant damage. The last 2 weeks have really been insightful. Really coming together!

[Tetsaraku]

Damn Huub! Your friend is an artist with fiberglass and epoxy! 😊

[willy]

It is wonderful how you introduce us to all your sailing friends. Its an amazing community.

[Jim-jhbd]

another good show enjoyed the relaxed approach not like some shows the sky is falling

[viktoriaannscotto]

You are soooo lucky to have a friend that is a professional in boat repair. Without him I think it would take forever to fix.😄

[billb]

Such a pleasure to watch a master at his work - take nothing away from yur own work ethic !!

[michaelhicks]

A real learning experience. Plenty respect to you both doing this reconstruction.

[whitby]

A very handy friend to have, well done. Missing Daniela.

[DM-tnjd]

Your mate is a boat structural and fibreglass wizard. Hats off man. If I ever need my boat fixed I’d fly you in from anywhere you wanted.
Dude looks like Kelly Slaters long lost twin brother 🏄🏼‍♂️ 😂

[jerrycooke]

Huub you got to be happy with that keel. Good that you got all the crumbly bits out. Good episode.