Ultimate Boat Restoration from Rusty Old to New and Shiny

Sandblasting and painting the Hull of a Canal Boat | Full Hull Restoration In this video, we show essential process of sandblasting the hull of a canal boat — a crucial step in preparing the boat for blacking and long-term hull protection. Also Painting with a 2 part Marine epoxy paint achieving a commercial grade 500+ microns when the UV resistance polyurethane was applied not shown in this video Jotamasic 90 requires 100 microns on the first coat then another 100 microns for the second coat 100 microns of UV polyurethane making 300 microns for leisure craft 500 microns is for commercial use this boat was still more than the recommended for commercial. Watch as years of grime, rust, and old paint are blasted away to reveal clean steel beneath, ensuring the best possible surface for future coatings. Whether you’re planning your own boat restoration or just curious about how it’s done, this behind-the-scenes look shows the process up close. 🔧 Why Sandblast? • Removes rust and old coatings • Prepares the steel for epoxy or bitumen • Extends the life of your hull 📏 Boat Type: Wide Beam Canal Boat 🧰 Process: Industrial Sandblasting 🎥 Filmed on location at Doncaster Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more narrowboat and wide beam sandblasting content! #CanalBoat #WideBeam #Sandblasting #BoatRestoration #HullMaintenance #NarrowboatLife