Paint Job

merriweather · #1 01-31-2003, 09:43 AM

My husband and I just purchased a 1978 23-footer in desperate need of a paint job. As this is our first watercraft (and visit to this very informative site), can anyone recommend a better/longer-lasting brand of paint? Also, if the boat gets moderate saltwater use, how often might it need repainting? We checked out all the great photos and wonder what color was used on Mr. Sirotnak's beauty?

Rich · #2 01-31-2003, 10:18 AM

Merriweather,

Check out this link.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/cgi-b...c;f=3;t=000003

Lot's of useful information on Painting...

Billybob · #3 01-31-2003, 11:19 AM

Hi Merriweather- Bill Sirotnak here, the color on mine is called fighting lady yellow and when I bought the hull, the yellow had already been done recently with Awlgrip or Imron, I just had to do the bottom and the cockpit/topsides.As for the type of paint, on the outside I would use a 2-part.Imron,Awlgrip,Sterling,Interthane are all good.If you're going to do it yourself,many people have rolled and tipped with good results.If you spray this stuff, you need an air supplied respirator as it is VERY toxic.For the cockpit/topsides I used Easypoxy only because I wanted to spray it and I was doing it in the driveway and didn't want to take a chance.But the Easypoxy has held up well.Hope this helps, congrats on your new ride!

merriweather · #4 01-31-2003, 03:25 PM

Thanks for the information and well wishes, fellas. Is it a good time to paint her or do we need to wait for it to get warmer? there seems to be so much to learn. glad to know you're there!

Billybob · #5 01-31-2003, 04:09 PM

It depends on where you're painting it.I would say you want it to be a good steady 60 degrees or so.

FELLOW-SHIP · #6 01-31-2003, 04:30 PM

IF YOU USE A 2 PART PAINT LIKE AWLGRIP OR STERLING YOU CAN LOOK AT LEASE 10 YEARS OR MORE OF QUALITY PAINT APPEARANCE. MOST PEOPLE THAT SPRAY PREFER AWLGRIP BUT IF YOU ROLE AND TIP STERLING IS PROBABLY BETTER. I DID MINE WITH ROLE AND TIP AND IT CAME OUT LOOKING VERY GOOD. THESE TWO PART PAINTS COST A LOT BUT COMPARED TO HAVING SOMEONE ELSE SHOOT THE HULL IT’S CHEEP.
PS: IF I HADE TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN I WOULDN’T DO ANYTHING DIFFERENT. STERLING –ROLL AND TIP
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