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Roll the paint onto the hull using a short-nap roller cover. An extension for the handle will make painting the keel easier and keep you clear of the inevitable droplets the roller will sling. Wear sleeves and gloves to keep the paint off your skin. here
Let bottom paint dry at least overnight before you put masking tape on it to paint the bootstripe. Get hard bottom paint into the water within the time specified on the label.
A hull that has not been previously painted has mold release wax on the fiberglass that will interfere with paint adhesion unless you remove it. Clean the hull surface thoroughly with dewaxing solvent and plenty of clean rags before you sand; otherwise sanding drags the wax into the scratches and it will be that much harder to remove. more
Using a 2-inch hook scraper is the stripping method least injurious to both you and the planet, and this is often the easiest method as well. If you decide to use a chemical stripper, be sure it is one formulated for fiberglass; regular strippers will attack the gelcoat.
Remember that the adhesion of the new paint is only as good as that of the paint under it, so watch for signs of adhesion failure. Anywhere the old paint is flaking or lifting, worry exposed edges with a knife or small chisel. If the paint zips off, the bottom needs to be stripped.
You need to look at the hull, look at the caulking lines, look for any splits or cracks. Make sure you give the boat a really good thick coat of antifouling, at least two coats which will slow down water ingress a bit and buy an automatic bilge pump such as the new Jabsco. Look at the last plank where the hull joins the keel, can be a bit iffy in this area.
It all depends on the hull construction, There are basically four types of construction, clinker or overlapping such as ships lifeboats which were notorious for leaking like sieves when first launched, next would be conventional carvel where the gaps between planks are caulked with cotton and putty (ish) compound, then there is the more upmarket hull construction where the gaps were filled with wooden splines. Lastly there is the double or triple diagonal where the planks are set at 90 degrees to each other and inter-spaced with canvas or calico. here
My Father had a ship’s lifeboat which was double diagonal and never took on a drop of water when launched. One of my Father’s friends had a clinker lifeboat which had to be run up on the beach after launching and allowed to swell the planking otherwise it would have sunk. This took about 3 days here
My answer to your first question regarding the length of time to take up is along the lines of “how long is a bit of string”. here
Seen a 1953 wooden carvel built boat been out of the water for 7 years is it doubtful it will seal up. If I get it in the water before I buy it how long should I wait to see if it will seal and if it does not completely what amount is acceptable as a normal for this type of boat. The boat deck has just been replanked with new teak but has been covered with a type of fabric is this normal or would this be to hide the planking.
Other factor is the species of wood, Father’s boat was teak and it never dried out, Dad’s friend’s boat was larch which did dry out. here
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If you own or manage a business, there’s no better way to advertise your brand than with graphic wraps. You can turn heads with promotional imagery that’s sure to get a lot of looks, and more looks mean more business.
The time it takes from the moment you contact us to when your boat is wrapped and ready to go depends mostly on the design phase. It can last anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on if you know exactly what you want and your availability for quick correspondence with our team as we give you feedback. [links]
If you inspect a join or a patch closely, you can see where the two meet, but if you don’t know where it is or aren’t very close to it, it usually won’t be noticeable. more
In this quick guide, we’ll go over vinyl boat wrap types, benefits and some common questions.
If you store your boat for the off-season, be sure to keep it somewhere out of the sun or get a UV protective cover. This will keep your graphics looking vibrant and increase the longevity of your wrap. Also, check that none of the metal tie-downs for your cover have exposed metal surfaces that could scratch or chafe your hull. [links]
Latex paint is known for its quick drying time. Unlike other paints, latex dries from the outside in. This causes it to have a longer curing time than others. more
As paint dries, water and solvents evaporate, leaving the pigment and other compounds to bind together and harden. Paint is considered dry when enough solvents have evaporated to allow it to be dry to the touch and no longer feel sticky or tacky. Paint is cured when all solvents that can evaporate have and it reaches its maximum hardness. [links]
When paint has not yet cured, it’s fragile and needs to be handled gently. It shouldn’t be wiped or washed because the paint can react to water and chemicals. You should also avoid hanging objects or setting things down on a freshly painted surface until the paint has cured. It leaves indentations that can’t be rubbed out.
Oil paint isn’t as popular as it once was, mostly because it takes so long to dry and can take days to get multiple coats on. However, oil paint cures quickly. This is because it dries on the inside first and moves outward.
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