Thanks Andy!

Have bought some Crown paint and multipurpose u/coat.

I may hold off the painting until bad weather / winter as I have access to a
large indoor area.

David



"Andy Heron" wrote in message
...
I can second this advice.

I raised a similar question last winter whilst preparing to paint a boat
for
the first time and not too keen on the prospect of cost involed. Following
some useful advice received through this NG I opted for Dulux
Weathershield.

I used two undercoats and three top coats. I also thinned the top coats
(about 10% whote spirit) - makes application easier and the brush marks
run
out better.

Been back in the water since March and pleased with the result. One
observation though - it appears to hold the grime (I'm on a river bank
mooring) too readily. I think it would have been wise to give it a good
polish with several coats of silcone polish.

Andy


"Tim Christian" wrote in message
news
You might like to check the archives of this Group on Google. This is a
subject that has been covered many times.

I paint my boats with a good household paint like Dulux or Crown. A good
sanding ensures keying. Use slightly thinned paint: both undercoat and
gloss. Two coats of each with a light rubdown between coats. 'Thass
Moyne'
was painted this way over two years ago, has been in the water ever
since -
and the paint looks like new.

Yes, a good coat of silicone floor polish helps the dirty water fall off.
Hard work though ... .

David Rees wrote in message
...
Thanks Andy!

Have bought some Crown paint and multipurpose u/coat.

I may hold off the painting until bad weather / winter as I have access to
a
large indoor area.

David



"Andy Heron" wrote in message
...
I can second this advice.

I raised a similar question last winter whilst preparing to paint a boat
for
the first time and not too keen on the prospect of cost involed.
Following
some useful advice received through this NG I opted for Dulux
Weathershield.

I used two undercoats and three top coats. I also thinned the top coats
(about 10% whote spirit) - makes application easier and the brush marks
run
out better.

Been back in the water since March and pleased with the result. One
observation though - it appears to hold the grime (I'm on a river bank
mooring) too readily. I think it would have been wise to give it a good
polish with several coats of silcone polish.

Andy


"Tim Christian" wrote in message
news
You might like to check the archives of this Group on Google. This is
a
subject that has been covered many times.

I paint my boats with a good household paint like Dulux or Crown. A
good
sanding ensures keying. Use slightly thinned paint: both undercoat and
gloss. Two coats of each with a light rubdown between coats. 'Thass
Moyne'
was painted this way over two years ago, has been in the water ever
since -
and the paint looks like new.