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boat maintenance painting
Greetings, Looking for a good book on boat repair/maintenance. Wondering
about painting the bottom of a sail boat. I understand that the manufacture will give the proper procedure for applying there product but I need to know the basics like how to move a boat (22') off a trailer on to stands and how to keep from creating lap lines when the boat is resting on the surface I need to paint. Thanks Jay |
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boat maintenance painting
Jay,
There are a number of books on the subject, don't look at just one. I always try the library, first. If you need to paint the bottom with anti-fouling paint, It can be done with the boat on the trailer. I know, I've done it numerous times. Not exactly fun, and takes a bit more time. {I don't have a 'fixed keel' boat, so it sits low on the trailer, and arm movement is restricted}Without proper lifting gear, a LOT of room, and knowledge of where & how to place supports .. . . the operation *can* be fatal - to the boat and especially to anyone under it. Agreed, it's a LOT more 'convenient & comfortable' to apply bottom paint with the boat on stands or supports. It is also NOT cheap. Around here it costs anywhere from $150 to $300 just to 'block' my 19 foot {daggerboard}sailboat. This DOES NOT count any 'daily storage' fees while you are doing the job. {you should have at least two coats, and most paints require 2 to 12 hours between}. Don't worry about 'lap lines'. The stuff is typically rather thick. I use a couple of different size rollers, and a couple of small 'detail' brushes for the boot top area. Just make sure you don't leave any 'holidays' or missed spots. For a smoother finish, some can even be 'burnished' with crumpled-up newspapers. Regards & Good Luck, Ron Magen Backyard Boatshop "jaypoe" wrote in message ... Greetings, Looking for a good book on boat repair/maintenance. Wondering about painting the bottom of a sail boat. I understand that the manufacture will give the proper procedure for applying there product but I need to know the basics like how to move a boat (22') off a trailer on to stands and how to keep from creating lap lines when the boat is resting on the surface I need to paint. Thanks Jay |
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