What an accomplishment! If you're willing to do all the moving, sanding, and prepping required, and know a friend who will spray paint for beer, this adventure can cost as little as... $33.17!
Alright, I could have attempted the painting with a little instruction, but it was good to have a friend who was confident and experienced operating the paint gun. Rrrright then, pictures.
Ok, first off, I did sand the boat four more times. Twice with 120 grit. It's very important to note, that I finished the sanding with 2 rounds of 220 grit! Not 120!!
Having the right grit is important. It depends on the paint you use as well as the method, spray vs. Rolling. However, too fine a grit will inhibit the paint and keep it from adhering properly. Too coarse a grit will leave you with a streaky result. In my case, 220 was an optimum compromise.
Sanded and cleaned with acetone.
There he goes...
Two coats later and she's done. Wow, as I said before, this is very exciting!
What a result!
Ok, not to paint on the philosophy here, but it is very important to FINISH boat work. This coating will make the boat as slick as a day-old fish carcass on a slip'n slide, but it won't matter at all if I get an over early, miss a shift, or mess up my roll-tacks. My motivation is high to refurbish this boat, because I need to have it complete and sailing if Lisa and I are to get the practice on the water that is so very essential to any success in regattas.
Next, I make foils and reinforce the deck. Stay tuned, and please, leave comments!
Looks good Colin!
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Wow. WHAT a friend. The boat looks great. Please give you guy a big thank you from me as well.
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