Hello, I am new to this list and the world of boating. So please forgive
me if I ask some stupid questions.

I recently acquired an old 15' runabout probably a 60's model that used to
belong to my grandfather. It's nothing special but has some sentimental
value so I am going to attempt to fix it up. It had been left uncovered for
2 years and was in pretty bad shape when I got it. A few days ago I
completely gutted it, since everything was covered in mud and standing
water. I actually had moss and some small oak trees growing in it.

So anyway I have it all cleaned up. I gutted it and pressure washed it
inside and out. It desperately needs a paint job. But since I don't want to
put $2,000 into a boat that I could buy for $500 with a decent paint job
already, I am going to attempt to paint it my self. So no doubt I have some
questions. If someone on this has time to help me out I would really
appreciate it.

1. I plan on sanding it down with 120 to 220 grit paper. I have a palm
random orbital sander and a palm circular sander. Which one would be best
to use?

2. What is the best way to paint a boat? I have an air compressor with a
cheap gun. I have no issues buying a good gun if the cheap one wont work.
What type of primer can I use and does it have to be a special primer? Any
suggestions on the paint. I want to do this the cheapest way possible and
still have it look decent.

I need to buy seats and carpet too, is there a good place online to buy this
stuff for cheap?

Thanks,

David

On Mon, 20 Jun 2005 18:32:54 GMT, "David J."
wrote:

Hello, I am new to this list and the world of boating. So please forgive
me if I ask some stupid questions.

I recently acquired an old 15' runabout probably a 60's model that used to
belong to my grandfather. It's nothing special but has some sentimental
value so I am going to attempt to fix it up. It had been left uncovered for
2 years and was in pretty bad shape when I got it. A few days ago I
completely gutted it, since everything was covered in mud and standing
water. I actually had moss and some small oak trees growing in it.

So anyway I have it all cleaned up. I gutted it and pressure washed it
inside and out. It desperately needs a paint job. But since I don't want to
put $2,000 into a boat that I could buy for $500 with a decent paint job
already, I am going to attempt to paint it my self. So no doubt I have some
questions. If someone on this has time to help me out I would really
appreciate it.

1. I plan on sanding it down with 120 to 220 grit paper. I have a palm
random orbital sander and a palm circular sander. Which one would be best
to use?

220 if the surface isn't blemished, but I'd go with the 120 if you are
going to repaint. I'd use the random orbit sander and keep it moving.

2. What is the best way to paint a boat? I have an air compressor with a
cheap gun. I have no issues buying a good gun if the cheap one wont work.
What type of primer can I use and does it have to be a special primer? Any
suggestions on the paint. I want to do this the cheapest way possible and
still have it look decent.

Roll and tip will produce the best results.

Get thee hence to here - http://www.awlgrip.com/ - and behold the
wonders of how to paint a boat.

I need to buy seats and carpet too, is there a good place online to buy this
stuff for cheap?

Believe this or not, I picked up all my fabric for renewing seat
covers on an older boat I'm restoring as a fabric shop. Thicker
marine grade vinyl than the boat shop I was going to use.

Later,

Tom

David,

Is the boat wood or fiberglass hull?

Use the orbital sander. A circular sander can/will leave marks if
not used very carefully. But keep that orbital sander moving along
too.

"David J." wrote in message
. com...
Hello, I am new to this list and the world of boating. So please forgive
me if I ask some stupid questions.

I need to buy seats and carpet too, is there a good place online to buy
this
stuff for cheap?

More boat accessories than you'll be able to sort out he

www.cabelas.com

and:

www.westmarine.com

The hull and everything else is fiberglass.

"Gary" wrote in message
...
David,

Is the boat wood or fiberglass hull?

Use the orbital sander. A circular sander can/will leave marks if
not used very carefully. But keep that orbital sander moving along
too.

I have read about the roll and tip method and people seem to think it works
well. I have an air compressor and a gun though. Would this be a better
way to do it?

Also, instead of sanding can I use a stripper of some sort and them pressure
wash it off?

For fiberglass what is the recommended primer and paint (cheap but good).

Thanks,

David





"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
"David J." wrote in message
. com...
Hello, I am new to this list and the world of boating. So please
forgive
me if I ask some stupid questions.

I need to buy seats and carpet too, is there a good place online to buy
this
stuff for cheap?

More boat accessories than you'll be able to sort out he

www.cabelas.com

and:

www.westmarine.com

"David J." wrote in message
.. .
I have read about the roll and tip method and people seem to think it works
well. I have an air compressor and a gun though. Would this be a better
way to do it?

Also, instead of sanding can I use a stripper of some sort and them
pressure
wash it off?

For fiberglass what is the recommended primer and paint (cheap but good).

I haven't painted a boat since I helped my dad with his 35 years ago. All I
remember is that there IS no such thing as cheap boat paint. Maybe that's
changed since way back when. Someone else here can advise you on this.

Like damn near everything I spew about, I know nothing about painting a
boat. I did help my grandpa when I was a kid so that makes me somewhat of an
expert don't it?

I can copy/paste boat store URL's gooder too!



"David J." wrote in message
.. .
I have read about the roll and tip method and people seem to think it works
well. I have an air compressor and a gun though. Would this be a better
way to do it?

Also, instead of sanding can I use a stripper of some sort and them
pressure
wash it off?

For fiberglass what is the recommended primer and paint (cheap but good).

Thanks,

David





"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
...
"David J." wrote in message
. com...
Hello, I am new to this list and the world of boating. So please
forgive
me if I ask some stupid questions.

I need to buy seats and carpet too, is there a good place online to buy
this
stuff for cheap?

More boat accessories than you'll be able to sort out he

www.cabelas.com

and:

www.westmarine.com

On Tue, 21 Jun 2005 18:42:27 GMT, "David J."
wrote:

I have read about the roll and tip method and people seem to think it works
well. I have an air compressor and a gun though. Would this be a better
way to do it?

Well, probably if you are really good with the gun - these epoxy
paints can be difficult to work with and clean up. The roll and tip
method is fairly fool proof.

Also, instead of sanding can I use a stripper of some sort and them pressure
wash it off?

I'd still sand after, so why not do it first time around? You will
get a better grip on the surface with sanding and you can cover a lot
of whoopsies that way.

For fiberglass what is the recommended primer and paint (cheap but good).

Ain't no such thing. Take a look at the Awlgrip site I sent - they
have it all listed there.

Good luck,

I just came across this article. Is this true, can I just use 100% acrylic
latex?

http://www.glen-l.com/weblettr/weble...l23-paint.html

David

"David J." wrote in message
. com...
Hello, I am new to this list and the world of boating. So please forgive
me if I ask some stupid questions.

I recently acquired an old 15' runabout probably a 60's model that used to
belong to my grandfather. It's nothing special but has some sentimental
value so I am going to attempt to fix it up. It had been left uncovered
for
2 years and was in pretty bad shape when I got it. A few days ago I
completely gutted it, since everything was covered in mud and standing
water. I actually had moss and some small oak trees growing in it.

So anyway I have it all cleaned up. I gutted it and pressure washed it
inside and out. It desperately needs a paint job. But since I don't want
to
put $2,000 into a boat that I could buy for $500 with a decent paint job
already, I am going to attempt to paint it my self. So no doubt I have
some
questions. If someone on this has time to help me out I would really
appreciate it.

1. I plan on sanding it down with 120 to 220 grit paper. I have a palm
random orbital sander and a palm circular sander. Which one would be best
to use?

2. What is the best way to paint a boat? I have an air compressor with a
cheap gun. I have no issues buying a good gun if the cheap one wont work.
What type of primer can I use and does it have to be a special primer?
Any
suggestions on the paint. I want to do this the cheapest way possible and
still have it look decent.

I need to buy seats and carpet too, is there a good place online to buy
this
stuff for cheap?

Thanks,

David