In this final episode covering the Contessa 32 Osmosis repair I finally finish the filling and fairing on the hull and apply a Hempel barrier coat. I use a second boat cradle to support the front of the boat enabling me to wok under both of the front cradle pads and use wooden props as before to support the rear of the boat.


While I talk very briefly about the whole process please watch the other videos in this series to get the full story and process of peeling, media blasting and and drying the hull laminate (using heat and vacuum pads. I then refinish the hull with a new skin of glass biax cloth over the hull with epoxy resin, I can then fill and fair the hull using the same resin (thickened with low density filler). I have also had to do a number of hull repairs and fit the new central log transducer housing.

Stay tuned for the final video about Lottie’s bottom where I will dry and repair the rudder, replace the wet foam in the skeg and a number of other tasks.


Note - I am in no way sponsored by FlexiSander but I do like their tools for this sort of job

Note - I am in no way sponsored by Hempel but like their High Protect product

Note - If a manufacturer does want to offer sponsorship or products to try out feel free to get in contact :-)


Many thanks to the owner for giving me permission to create this content based on the refit of his boat.

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About Me
I run a small business called The Solent Boat Butler and spend my days repairing, maintaining and refitting sailing boats (often Contessa 32’s due to my long experience with them). I'm mostly in the central Solent area of the UK. Being a cruising and racing sailor with many thousands of inshore and offshore sea miles logged I like to think that I bring a great deal of real-world experience to my work and help many new (and not so new) boat owners to improve and maintain their boats. When I'm not fixing boats I also provide some own-boat sail training, help owners with deliveries and provide consultancy services to those that are refitting their own boats for cruising or racing.

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Website - www.solentboatbutler.co.uk

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Disclaimer
I hope that viewers both enjoy and learn something from my videos but please remember to take the appropriate precautions for any DIY refit works you undertake with appropriate PPE and the correct tools for the job. If you are in any way unsure as to how to go about a project or are unsure if something on your boat is safe please consult a professional.

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Music credit - Bensound.com and YouTube audio library (Dyala and Quincas Moreira) royalty free music.

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