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  1. B

    Ice box cover restoration - 1983 Ericson 35

    I finally decided it was time to clean up the ice box covers. All in it took almost 2 weeks, and about 15-20 hours but the end result was very satisfying! Here’s a 3 minute video time-lapse: First Step, starting the project. I took home the small cover and started getting an idea of what I...
  2. Repainting the Hull and Anchor Locker Improvement

    E35-3 Repainting the Hull and Anchor Locker Improvement

    After she was hauled in Rockland, she was quickly brought in the booth and the prep started. It was now September, and we were racing to get the boat back to our yard for the winterizing and storage. Most of these pictures are just like so many others, so I will just let them talk. However...
  3. jacksonkev

    Boatyard project advice...

    I recently sold my 1971 E29 Valhalla and am now in the process of purchasing a 1981 30+. She's in great shape but she's due for bottom paint and the signature navy stripe could use a repainting. I thought I would polish and wax the hull and paint the stripe myself while she's in the boatyard...
  4. G

    Thank You All, S/V Spirit Soul - First movement in 19 years

    Back in 1992, the second owner of an E38 hauled the boat for a total refit. The boat was partially disassembly (removal of mast, rigging and most bolt on exterior hardware). There was a complete stripping of bottom gelcoat (due to blisters) followed by re-fairing which include 2 layers of...
  5. C

    Boot Stripe Paint Job - rewarding!

    I figured I put a few notes together on my recent repaint of my boot stripe. Applies to the cove stripe as well. After all, we are all despreately looking for the large-reward-with-little-work projects... I had repainted my cove stripe a few years ago (after the rub-rail disaster) with...
  6. S

    Experience with Cukote bottom paint?

    I am thinking of using Cukote bottom paint by Sea Hawk. Myhighly regarded local yard began using it. I've always used Micron CSC or Extra. I repaint between 1.5 and 2.5 years. I am in an area of slime buildup, with brackish water. It's rather new I think, made in the usa. Any experience?
  7. J

    red paint

    The time has come to paint my beauty, "anodyne", a 1983 ericson 35-3. Only she isn't so beautiful right now, with her permanently chalked and dinged topsides from spending 25 unwaxed seasons in the chesapeake sun (not with me, the P.O.s). Every time I see a picture of "cordelia" my heart goes...
  8. O

    bottom paint

    I need to pull my E29 from the water to change the prop, and I need to sand and recoat the bottom. I haven't done this since owning the boat (over a year now) and would really like to get a good look at the bottom, the zincs, the thru hull fittings, change the carrier bearing in the prop shaft...
  9. S

    New E-27 Owner!

    I am so excited! I am the proud new owner of a 1973, Ericson 27, model #384. I am so excited to be a new boat owner. I can't wait for the wind in my face, long sunny days in new ports, and looking back and seeing a wake as far as the eye can see. But for the moment I get to enjoy the other...
  10. steven

    copper bottom paint

    At the Annapolis Sailboat Show the other day I spent some time with the Coppercoat rep. Coppercoat - multiseason antifouling. 10 years protection with this hard wearing copper filled epoxy resin marine antifoul treatment for antifouling. <cite>www.coppercoat.com</cite> Does anyone have first...
  11. V

    chalky paint on mast......

    Im having a problem with the paint i used on my mast. i used pettit paint (2 part) that i got for free from someone in the boat yard. Im not sure how old it was, but i was assured it was fine. I used a zinc chromate wash first and was sure I was following all rules that applied to painting...
  12. U

    Removing peeling paint inside E38 hull

    I've got peeling/flaking paint on certain areas of the inside of the hull. There's also areas where there's no paint, the areas that you don't see behind & under stuff- I want to remove all the flaking paint. Scraper works to a certain extent but it's not a surface that lends itself to this...
  13. Sven

    Rubrail paint fiasco

    We did something wrong and will try to figure out what. We got the buoy paint to chemically seal the rubrail and stop the chalking. This paint doesn't dry but actually chemically bonds with the rubber so it should be perfect. We sanded the rail lightly and then rubbed it down with...
  14. C

    Bottom Paint Question

    A couple of seasons ago when hauling our E32 out for winter the we had some minor damage done to the hull in the area that typically is below the waterline. A pad flipped the wrong way as the boatyard guys were lowering the boat on to the cradle and the post that the pad is attached to created...
  15. O

    Water based ablaitive bottom paint

    Anyone have any experience using water based bottom paint? I'm looking at Pettit Hydrocoat for my E-38. I hear it is great paint, and Sea Ray apparently used it exclusively on their boats. I may have to remove it all in the fall for servicing the hull, and I am thinking Hydrocoat would be...
  16. S

    Top Side Paint

    I have a '73 E 32 with original paint - faded off white or gray - has anyone repainted the topsides and if so what did you use.
  17. R

    Bottom paint for frequent cleaning?

    Hello All, This past season was a terrible year for marine growth here in RI. Many boaters I know had heavy growth problems regardless of type of paint, etc. My boat was on its second year in the water so the paint was getting long in the tooth, even though it was multi-season rated. I had...
  18. J

    Deck Non-Skid paint "Grizzly Grip" ...don't waste a nickel

    About a year ago, I said that I was going to refinish my newly restored deck by applying a non skid application. I ordered about 2 kits(gallons) of Grizzly Grip (textured paint), on line at www.grizzlygrip.com. After following their instructions, exactly!, and speaking with their advisors, I...
    • JORGE
    • Thread
    • deck grip grizzly grip kiwigrip nickel non skid nonskid paint waste
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Design & Function
  19. M

    deck paint

    Hi it's time to paint the decks of my e-27, (new to me), Any suggestions on type of paint would be much appreciated.
  20. mherrcat

    Opinions on Trinidad SR bottom paint

    The yard that painted the bottom of my boat at the end of February has agreed to repaint it due to problems that have developed with the paint. They have also agreed to paint it with Trinidad SR if I pay the difference in the cost over their "normal" paint. My boat is in Channel Islands...
  21. jmoses

    Alternative Bottom Paint - Port of San Diego Project

    All, After a few years of working WAY WAY too much, I found my way back to ErisonYachts.org. WOW..... what a really nice site. The wealth and breadth of knowledge as well as members is amazing. I still have me ol' 1972 E- 35 MKII now located here in San Diego (South Bay). Sad to say, I work...
  22. Sven

    Paint to touch up Yacht Specialties pedestal ?

    I'd like to touch up the paint on the pedestal but I don't know what paints might be compatible with the original (?) coating. It doesn't need a complete redo, just touch up here and there. I'd rather brush than mess with spray cans and possible overspray. Thanks, -Sven
  23. E

    Paint touch up

    A question for the many experienced painters on this site. Part of my boat was repainted by the previous owner with brightside. Although I would like to take off the repaint, maybe save the underlying gelcoat and or start from scratch. At this point I am looking for a quicker solution. The...
  24. F

    Paint match for headliner?

    I have a bad spot (about 2" diameter) on the vinyl headliner in the main cabin area which I would like to get rid of somehow. I have been told that one can paint vinyl, so I'm wondering if anyone has done this, and has a good paint match for the beige vinyl. Any other ideas would be...
  25. Sven

    Epoxy under varnish and bottom paint

    I've worked a little with epoxy and FRP (FG over plywood on my small homebuilt speedboat as a kid and various small epoxy jobs) but I really don't know anything about it. Reading various articles all over the place and on the West Systems pages, I get the impression that exposed wood...
  26. B

    Bottom Paint and Tiller / Rudder

    Hello, Well for my first project I want to remove the Tiller / Rudder and repaint it. This will be a test run (for doing the entire bottom this spring) and first time using bottom paint for me. I do not know what type of paint is on the bottom currently. (Hey Sven what type of paint is...
  27. Ericsean

    E 38 Black Mast Paint

    My mast needs some touchup, I know it should be repainted, but I was thinking about just touching it up while it is still stepped, and I'm wondering if anyone has used a flat black paint that is a good match. Thanks
  28. footrope

    Seahawk Sharkskin bottom paint

    Is there anyone who has used Seahawk Sharkskin bottom paint and liked it? It is a "hard modified epoxy" with 50% copper. I use Trinidad SR with very good results in the cold water here, hauling after three years. It is compatible with Trinidad SR, according to the brochure, just paint right over...
  29. C

    E 27 Hull Paint

    Can anyone tell me how much hull paint is needed to paint the botton of an E 27. Applying two coats. The ablative paint to be used is about $230 a gallon. I' thinking 2 quarts at $75 each. Thanks, Chris
  30. J

    Multi-Year Bottom Paint

    That time of year again ... I'll be applying bottom paint before going back in the water in late March and do not plan on takeout again for 2 years. In the past I've used Interlux Micron Extra Multi Year ablative paint and its worked well - but pricey$$.. I was wondering if anyone has...
  31. Randy Rutledge

    slick bottom paint ?????

    Has anyone tried the new Fluorinated polyurethane paints? I have been reading about them and they seem to work as a water barrier, slime or hard growth doesn't bond to them and they are supposed to last much longer than an antifouling paint. The price is high but if a bottom job lasts seven...
  32. M

    Blasting of bottom paint

    Okay, we have our haul out coming in a few weeks and I want to remove all the old bottom paint and apply a new epoxy barrier coat before repainting again with bottom paint. We tried sanding/grinding/etc. last time and were not up to the task ourselves, so we have been thinking about having it...
  33. E

    bottom paint performance over West Epoxy

    This is really weird, but I'm seeing it on two boats now, and thought I'd throw it out to see if anyone else has run into this. In short, fiberglass repair below the waterline using West System epoxy. On the repairs, followed the standard procedures for washing off amino blush using Scotch...
  34. Dferr

    Removing old black paint from mast.

    Does anyone know the best way to strip the black paint off the mast of my 1982 E-38? Is it all done by sanding? Or is there a stripping chemical I should use? Of all the work I have to do, I just know this is going to be the suckiest!!! Don
  35. G

    Pedestal paint

    The pedestal on my E28+ is starting to show its age having accumulated nearly 25 years of scratches and dings. I'd like to paint it so it again looks a smooth glossy white. Can someon suggest the best type of paint to use? Spray or brush? Thanks in advance. Gary
  36. S

    Type of Paint for Dinghy Numbers?

    I tried "stick on numbers" for my inflatable and they keep coming off. So I believe it is time to paint the numbers on the dingy. I thought there would be a special kind of paint for the rubber type material the boat is made of. So off the the paint store I go. I ask about the marine...
  37. D

    best bottom paint

    Seems like there are as many opinions about bottom paints as there are choices. Micron? Trinidad? Which is holds up best against the barnacle rife waters of Florida? I want blue, she wants red and contends red has better anti-fouling properties. Does color make any difference? Also, Back...
  38. R

    What type of bottom paint and why?

    I am looking at the list of things to do over the winter and one of them is new bottom paint. In the past I have used a single season hard ablative but likely the boat will be in the water for the following winter so I am looking at multi-season paint. IIRC the Interlux Micron is a good...
  39. J

    SoCal Bottom Paint Suggestions

    Time to repaint the bottom of Penguin. Wondering what my fellow southern california brethren suggest as paint? Seems that products change every few years I open to all suggestion? John
  40. M

    Bottom Paint

    Hello all, <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> Is any one can tell me how many cans of paint do I need for <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas:contacts" /><st1:Sn>Ericson</st1:Sn> 32-3 to paint the bottom? What brands of paint and...
  41. G

    Bio Blast to remove bottom paint

    Has anyone used Pettit's Bio Blast product to remove bottom paint? There are a couple of positive reviews on the WM website but I'd sure like to hear first hand from someone who has used the product. Gary
  42. J

    Paint for Stripe

    I have some cosmetic damage to the topsides of my E38 (nail scrape from a piling) in a fairly limited area (sorry no pic). The damage is to the red/burgundy stripe below the rub rail as well as the white gel coat. The person I've talked to about repairing it asked me if the paint for the...
  43. Rocinante33

    Dingy topsides paint

    On our boat, the topsides has been painted over by a P/O. It is now very faded & drab in appearance. I have no idea what brand of paint was originally used, but Awlgrip, for instance, says do not wax their paint. They want you to use their brand of cleaner, followed by their polymer sealer, but...
  44. B

    gelcoat or paint

    [/b]hello Everybody. May Name Is Bob Smith, I Have A Ericson 27-1977 Vintage. I Have Met Several Ericson Owners In The Portland Oregon Area. My Question I Have For Everyone Is My Boat Gelcoated Or Painted From The Factory. One Owner Says Painted And Another Says Gelcoated.
  45. S

    Automotive Paint?

    I am repainting hull/deck this winter and it has been suggested by a professional painter that one can use automotive paint over epoxy primer for a finish as good as marine products but at 1/3 of the product cost. Has anyone had any experience with this process and could you please comment...
  46. T

    Source for Universal Bronze engine paint??

    My next job is going to be a total clean up and rewiring, as well as re-routing new hoses in the engine compartment of our E34. I thought I would touch up all the spots on the engine where the paint came off. I Have not been able to find bronze engine paint anywhere. Anyone have any ideas???
  47. D

    Bottom Paint Stripping

    Last fall 20 some years of nasty bottom paint was removed from our 82 E33. Between 2.5 gallons of Soy Stripe and many 1 inch razor blades, I got down to gel coat. Launch date came before barrier coat could be applied, so she splashed with a thin coat of cheap bottom paint. Kind of lucky for me...
  48. O

    Bottom Paint Brand Recommendation?

    Forgot to ask this on my last post... any recommendations on bottom paint? She is in pretty good shape and we just will need to lightly sand and re-apply. Also - what color looks the coolest? Her hull is white with navy blue and green stripe. Thanks!
  49. B

    bottom paint over... bottom paint??

    up here in alaska there seems to be very minimal growth on my bottom- wondering about just a touch-up paint before i put her back in the water this season (which would be a whole lot easier to do, on the trailer, w/o having to pay for a haul out just for this)- any reason i can't just...
  50. T

    Pettit Vivid Bottom Paint

    Anyone have experience with this stuff? I am going to be spraying 2 coats this year and then polishing. A friend used it last year on his race boat with good luck but maybe others have something to add?
  51. A

    Bilge coat paint

    I reviewed Seans head replacement project and have a question concerning the bilge coat paint. How clean is clean enough? My 71 E29 has areas that were not painted originally and I have areas that were painted, but no matter how much I scrub, it stills has mold/mildew stains. Will the paint...
  52. T

    Mast paint color (white) 1989 38-200

    I'm looking to paint only the mast in the cabin area. Above deck looks great. When it was restepped after shipping it received several chips. I'm looking for suggestions: Awgrip or automotive paint. Any application ideas are well come. Come to think of it what would you recommend for...
  53. R

    Bottom paint removal

    I will soon be hauling my 1971 E-29 for new bottom paint. I would like to remove what is left of the existing bottom paint, apply a new barrier (primer) coat, then apply new anti-foul. The yard won't allow sanding or grinding. Any suggestions on products and procedures? Thanks, Ray Hughes...
  54. G

    Longevity of bottom paint in half full can

    I still have a 1/2 gallon of Micron CSC left over from last year. Anyone know of a reason why I shouldn't use it up when painting the bottom this year, i.e. does it go "bad"? I looked at it and the pigment is sitting under a coating of oil and seems like it just needs to be stirred up.
  55. T

    How much Bottom Paint for E 38-200?

    I will be painting the bottom and was wondering if 3 gals was enough> Bottom is in great shape and I will be hauling in the fall, just wondering if 3 gals will get it done?
  56. 1

    Anyone ever paint a mast!?

    My mast looks like crap! It looks like the previous owner tried to buff it and everything I have tried to get rid of the swirl marks doesn't work. Painting the mast seems to be the only option and I was wondering if anyone has done it and what they think of the results. Longevity would be...
  57. R

    Bottom paint

    My 1971 e-29 "Capricious" , moored in Oceanside Harbor, needs bottom paint. Any recommendations as to a yard where I can do the initial prep work myself? Best yard for the complete job? Best products to use? Thanks, Ray.
  58. Mark F

    paint color

    Hi, Does anyone know specifically what color paint I should look for, for the stripe just below the rub rail on my '68 E23? The color is red (ish) and I want keep the stock color. Thanks, Mark
  59. L

    LP paint

    I feel like an idiot for asking this but I need to know whether anyone out there has ever tried to remove LP paint from gelcoat. The PO of a 39B I want to buy painted the sheer stripe with LP and changed the color, but in the interest of originality I would like to return to the factory...
  60. B

    Paint or Gelcoat on deck

    The deck of my '73 E25 has faded. It the distant past it was painted from the rubrail up and the paint is in good shape except that it is becoming worn. Mechanically it and the deck are in great shape. I want to repaint the deck by hand and have two choices, I have used two part epoxy...
  61. C

    Bottom paint removal

    Thanks to all the replies to my previous posting requesting advice on bottom paint removal. I finally had my 1984 E38 hauled out and decided to go with having the yard sand (or grind) off the 19 years of paint accumulation. The decision to go this route was made after reading the 12 submitted...
  62. C

    Bottom paint removal

    I am about to haul out my 1984 E38 and want to strip the bottom paint off to bare gel coat (2 coats of paint applied every 2 to 3 years). I would like to hear any ones experience in doing this with paint strippers such a Peel Away. Thanks, Peter
  63. B

    Original Paint Schemes

    I am trying to give my old boat a face lift and was wondering if anyone knows where the original logo locations were on a 1967 E26? Also if there are any photos available of stock E26's? My boat's rigging has been altered quite a bit and I just wanted to compare.
    • Brent Wright
    • Thread
    • original paint schemes
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Design & Function
  64. J

    Topside paint

    Has anyone of you tried any other topside paint besides Awlgrip? I am looking at the Interlux line of products, maybe the Toplac or Inthrthane Plus, to do my boat later this summer. It is now out of the water for the season since I am completing a major refit. Any suggestions? Thanks. Jean M.
  65. B

    Topside and Deck Paint

    I have just recently purchased my first saliboat, an 1967 E26 and the deck gel coat is in poor condition. I had a detailing company look at it and they said that the gel coat was to far gone for them to do anything with it, oxidation and some cracks. The boat yards have told me that it isn't...
  66. L

    Antifouling paint question

    I recently purchased an Ericson 29 {1974) the previous owner had used Interlux Vinyl bottom paint. My question is do I have to use vinyl paint, are there compatibility problems with other paints? Has anyone used ablative paints over vinyl, were there any problems if you did. I just don't want...
  67. Sean Engle

    Mast Paint Flaking Off - What's Below It?

    A question: My boat has a few places on the mast where the paint is "bubbling up" - that is, the paint has sort of blistered up, and is/can flake away. One of the places this is happening is down below, near the cabin sole. I assume this is from water running down the inside of the mast...
  68. Sean Engle

    What Bottom Paint Do You Suggest

    Ok - I'm going to be hauling out and painting my bottom next month. Any advice on what paint is best to use - or ones to avoid? I need to do my boot and sheer stripe as well. It's in salt water - in a coolish environment (Puget Sound). Any suggestions? :confused: Thanks,
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