Painting Deck and Hull [Master Thread]

[Rick R.]

Very inspiring ChristIan. I need to find a painter that can do that job for what your neighbor is paying. I agree on the non-skid images…

 

[Christian Williams]

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Paint 27' sailboat

Hello all. My boat is as close to 100% mechanically perfect as I can make it. When I sail I know how sound all the systems are in her. I have a great comfort and confidence level with her. I have always focused on safety and reliability maintaining and she is my last boat which I'll pass down to...

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[Loren Beach]

For searching efficiency, it seems proper to link to my several blog entries about our total repaint. Please see the ones dated from 2020 and 2021. (Apologies for appearing to be egotistical.)

O34 - 2020 Re-Fit, Paint Progress

As of this week the hull is primed, first coat, and that layer is now sanded. A technique I find interesting is the method for sanding (320 grit) without missing any spots. Note the black material that is being removed along with some paint. This...

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Note that the Awlgrip was sprayed, with two people, clad in full bunny suits and pressure respirators. Lots of prep time with epoxy primers being sanded down. Final coating was two "base" (color) coats, and three clear coats. The final coats were all buffed.