Fixing the Foredeck, Fraught with Misfortune -

This episode kicks off with an unfortunate slip when the back of a caulking gun falls into the ocean—cue the intense search with a trusty magnet, where failure isn’t an option! Spoiler alert: Peter triumphs and breathes a sigh of relief.

The episode is full of hands-on boat restoration action, as Peter returns to MV Poem to tackle the windshield and deck refinishing. He carefully balances sanding, sealing, and solving unexpected problems—like gaps that widened over the winter and tricky old fasteners hiding in the woodwork. Peter also provides insights into creating effective drainage solutions to prevent moisture buildup.

From intricate technical work like caulking Poem's foredeck with cotton to managing complex brass strip refinishing, Peter walks viewers through each step of the process with attention to detail. This episode highlights both the joys and frustrations of boat restoration.

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00:00 Intro
1:12 Windshield removal
3:17 Fixing the gap caused by humidity
6:11 Refinishing window sections
6:35 Staining window trim
7:30 Repairing Poem's foredeck
8:40 Struggles with seam reefing
8:50 Peter uses a trick to make his job easier
10:51 Caulking with cotton
12:48 How to check for gaps
14:07 Peter shares his techniques for caulking with cotton effectively
16:56 Caulking with TeakDecking Systems
17:45 Caulking crisis!
20:31 Beer of the week