I completely painted my sailboat myself in 10 days, using three coats of paint, without a paint booth or a professional boatyard.

In this video, I show the complete refit of our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 “Valeila”: from hull preparation to the finishing touches, including filling, sanding, and painting.

I used a single-component urethane marine paint, 100% DIY style, with the actual costs, mistakes, and final result.

In this video:
⚓ Complete hull preparation
⚓ Filling and repairs
⚓ Sanding and surface finishing
⚓ Cleaning with isopropyl alcohol
⚓ Masking the boat
⚓ Application of 3 coats of paint
⚓ Problems encountered
⚓ Installation of the decorative rub rail
⚓ Breakdown of actual costs

Painting systems:
1-component urethane paint
2-component polyurethane
DIY vs. professional workshop
Budget:

Approximately €450 total (paint, tape, abrasives, rollers, consumables).

Question:
Can you achieve a good result without a professional?

The video answers this question with a real-life example.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction – Repainting a Boat
01:37 1K vs 2K Marine Paint
02:52 Materials and Tools
03:34 Hull Preparation
04:30 Filler and Repairs
05:47 Sanding
06:40 Cleaning Hull and Deck
07:39 Degreasing with Isopropyl Alcohol
08:09 Masking
08:26 First Coat
09:41 Second Coat
10:29 Third Coat
11:00 Rub Rail Finishing
12:21 Actual Cost
12:53 Conclusion

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Demonstration boat: Valeila®, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44

⚠ WARNING
This video is a tutorial for educational purposes. Every outboard motor is different: always refer to your equipment's user manual.

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Video credits: Fabio Portesan, Marina Leva