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[email protected] justwaitafrekinminute@gmail.com is offline
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Default Ranger hull work...

On Nov 29, 4:15 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
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Sandblasted the bottom paint today - looks good.

http://www.swsports.org/images/Pictures/IMG_0010.JPG

http://www.swsports.org/images/Pictures/IMG_0011.JPG

Next, a different grit to get the rest of the paint off, then it's
sanding and coating with some kind of new vinyl ester paint - supposed
to be better than gel coat.

WHOO HOO!!

Now the hull will be all white - like real boats should be. :)


I have heard a lot about that Vinylester, but have never used it. I
think it dries softer, but durable anyway, than epoxy based products.
It can also be used for layup and bedding. Are you doing it yourself,
how will you apply it if so, and let me know, I will come and help if
I can