Ep 178 - Wooden Boat Restoration - Travels with Geordie

Take a look at the hull repair and seam work and get tips for restoring and maintaining wooden boats!🔥 Subscribe for more wooden boat restoration ➡️   / travelswithgeordie   JOIN OUR CREW TODAY AND ENJOY THE FOLLOWING: ⭐️Early Access & Ad-Free Episodes: Watch new episodes a week early, without ads ⭐️Swag & Giveaways: Access exclusive merch and fun giveaways ⭐️Updates: Get special insights through our VIP mailing list ====================== How to Join our Crew: ====================== ⚡️Patreon:   / travelswithgeordie   ⚡️PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/TravelsWithGeordie ⚡️Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/... This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links on our website are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. 🔥Check out Stuff Peter Likes on our website ➡️Stuff Peter Likes: https://www.travelswithgeordie.com/stuff =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Email: ➡︎ /peter@travelswithgeordie.com IG: ➡︎ /  / travels_with_geordie   FB: ➡︎ /https://www.facebook.com/Travels-With... Mail➡︎ Peter Knowles, 185-911 Yates Street, Victoria, BC, V8V 4Y9 Marketing Inquiries: peter@travelswithgeordie.com Join Peter Knowles aboard MV Zephyrus as he tackles a variety of boat restoration tasks while cruising in beautiful Nanaimo, British Columbia. From painting a boot stripe with classic British Racing Green, caulking seams with traditional methods, to degreasing oily garboard seams, Peter shares his hands-on techniques and personal insights. Along the way, he reflects on the joys and challenges of maintaining a classic wooden motorboat. Dive into this engaging episode full of craftsmanship, coastal scenery, and Peter's infectious enthusiasm for wooden boat restoration. 00:00 – Intro: Welcome Aboard the Restoration Journey 00:45 – Overview of Today's Restoration Focus 01:30 – Removing Old Paint and Preparing the Hull 03:15 – Sanding & Surface Prep Before Paint 05:00 – Inspecting & Repairing the Boat Seams 07:20 – Sealing & Reinforcing the Hull Seams 09:00 – Choosing the Right Paint for a Wooden Boat 10:30 – Applying the First Coat of Paint 12:00 – Working with Traditional Techniques vs. Modern Methods 13:30 – Challenges and Triumphs During the Restoration Process 15:00 – Final Touches on the Hull Prep and Seam Work 16:30 – What’s Next for the MV Zephyrus Restoration? 17:00 – Closing Thoughts & Preview of Upcoming Project #WoodenBoatRestoration #BoatProjects #diyboatrepair Wooden boat restoration techniques How to paint a boot stripe on a boat Caulking seams on a wooden boat Degreasing garboard seams for restoration Using linseed oil-based seam compounds MV Zephyrus Nanaimo cruising Classic wooden motorboat maintenance tips Boat restoration projects for beginners