Pre-Recorded Presentation on Old Boat Issues, Common Problems and Where to Look

Earlier this year I travelled to the Netherlands and delivered a presentation to the “Contessazeilers Benelux” club, this is the first half of that presentation where I talk about old boat issues that I regularly see in my working life, mostly working on Contessa 32 yachts but the issues are common to all older boats. I discuss looking for issues and answer questions towards the end. Part two of this talk, solo sailing, will be a future episode on the channel. It was a great pleasure to visit the Contessazeilers Benelux group, thanks for the invite! I’m thirsty after all that talking, buy me a beer? https://www.paypal.me/RefitAndSail If you have enjoyed this video and/or learned something you can "buy me a beer" using the link above to make a donation to RefitAndSail. Your donations fund all the cameras, microphones, storage, software and licenses and much more that I need to make these videos. I REALLY appreciate your support of this growing channel. Thank you ************************************************************************************************* Companies/Products I use + Discount codes Mustang Survival Clothing... https://mustang-survival.co.uk/?rstr=... Ezarc Tools - https://www.ezarctools.com/refitandsail Ezarc Tools - Above should give 15% discount - if not use coupon code "GEORGEISTED15%" Predict Wind... https://www.predictwind.com/?ref=ogflnta ORCA Marine navigation system... https://getorca.com/?via=george-isted SunStorm Marine / RobShip products with 10% Discount... https://sunstormmarine.com/discount/r... Or use the discount code "refit&sail" Sterling Power Products with Refit and Sail 12% discount... https://sterling-power.com/REFITANDSA... Or use the discount code "REFITANDSAIL12" at Checkout. ************************************************************************************************** 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, provide pre-purchase inspections and deliver consultancy services to those that are refitting their own boats for cruising or racing. Facebook -   / thesolentboatbutler   Instagram - @george_the_boat_butler Instagram - @refitandsail Website - https://www.solentboatbutler.co.uk ************************************************************************************************* 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. I don’t necessarily show every step of how to do a particular job so only take on a project if you know exactly what you are doing or consult a professional, I accept no liability for errors or omissions in this video, it is for entertainment purposes only. ************************************************************************************************** Music : epidemicsound.com ************************************************************************************************** My thanks to the owners of these boats for giving me permission to create this content based on the refit of their boats. **************************************************************************************************