"Vic Smith" wrote in message
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On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:13:31 -0500, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote:




Let this be a lesson to anybody looking to buy a boat. Just say no to
vinyl
or any other sort of "cover up" overhead liner.

Except for the rack, rope and sails, a boat should be hard.
And easy to clean.
A hard overhead is noisy, but popcorn paint can alleviate that.
Why haven't you mentioned popcorn paint?
I thought you were a sailor!

--Vic

It's good to see somebody else who knows what a boat is supposed to be built
like. "Hard" is a good way to put it.

I don't think popcorn paint or any rough surface is compatible with the
deckhead of a sailboat. The overhead needs to be smooth, glossy and easy to
clean with fresh water and a little bleach to keep mold and mildew from
forming. Noise is not a problem provided the deck itself is cored with balsa
or plywood, Kledgecell etc.

The primary considerations for any seaman's yacht interior finish is that it
last the life of the yacht, remain easy to clean and maintain and remain
bright and attractive. What little wood is in evidence should be kept well
varnished for the same reasons. But primarily the interior surfaces should
be GRP with a glossy gel coat finish. Trim can be wood and perhaps one or
two of the bulkheads. The overhead (deckhead) should never be finished with
that cheap, unsightly vinyl held in place with battens. It's unacceptable to
any real sailor. Totally untenable!

Wilbur Hubbard