topside

I'm pretty sure I kniow the answer on this one. But you never know??? My topside gelcoat is very faded and pitted on my 1972 35-2. So assumming paint as my only logical option???? :confused:

Hello All- The PO of my E38 did some really great work on the interior of Lehua but did not get around to the topside. I am wanting to restore the wood topside as a place to start and was looking for suggestions. I am unsure of the wood type topside but I believe it is original. The wood...

Hi All 1983 [+ or -] 35 MK III owners, I'm new to this site am excited to "talk" to fellow owners who have had some "personal - hands on" mtc. experiance with their boat. Currently, I have three topside projects that need addressing: 1. I need to replace the "portlight" screens and gaskets...

Does anyone know where I can find out the original colors for my boat? I've got to redo the topside. It's white with blue stripes. I just don't know what Awlgrip white to choose or exactly the right blue. Thanks in advance. fz

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has a preference for topside enamels that are one part polyurethane? I am going to give my hull a fresh coat of blue paint. I am looking at either Interlux Brightside or Toplac in the flagblue shade. Using the roll and tip technique. If you have painted your...

Has anyone considered covering the teak side walls (the ones with the windows) with off-white laminate (formica)? Some friends did that with their Endeavour and it really helped to update the look of the boat. I like the look of the teak but it can begin to feel like a cave because it's so...

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.

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...