20 MA project continues

[jorgeinmiami]

I'm almost finished spraying the inside with the primer.
I still have to do the coffin and 4 spots that came up with pin holes and the bottom of the outside hull
I want to say not bad for a rookie with a small compressor doing it in the driveway

[fdheld34]

Jorge...glad to see some more pictures....looking good..I know how it is to do all in the driveway!
Keep the pics coming!

-Fred

[Caymanboy]

Looking good Billy Ray!!!

[Seacraft84]

Looks good. I have certainly enjoyed my 77' MA.
Just curious what are your plans for where the factory carpet was on the inside?

[jorgeinmiami]

Still open but easiest would be some type of rug.

Any suggestion?

[fdheld34]

Jorge
How bout some type of marine grade heavy vinyl? like nautolex etc.... or even white vinyl flooring material with waterproof adhesive???
might be better for upkeep etc than rug/carpet?!
or go paint route

-Fred

[jorgeinmiami]

never thought about the marine grade heavy vinylor white vinyl flooring material

But a short light grey/black rug may be what I do

When done with the boat it will have a full cover so up keep with either will be less but I need to put some thought into it

[Bushwacker]

Originally Posted by fdheld34

Jorge
How bout some type of marine grade heavy vinyl? like nautolex etc.... or even white vinyl flooring material with waterproof adhesive???
-Fred

Vinyl will mildew, especially if you keep a cover on the boat. I have quite a bit of problem with mildew on my vinyl coaming bolsters and I keep a bucket of damp-rid in the cabin with the front hatch cracked a couple inches.

I think Potter had it right - stick with indoor/outdoor carpet. The only complaint I have with it is the ugly yellow/orange color on mine. I might have to actually replace my 40 year old OEM carpet one of these days with something that looks better!

[jorgeinmiami]

Forget painting it, by the time I get it smooth enough to paint the summer will be over

I think that thr rug option is the way to go.

Now another question

I plan to paint the sides tha same blue it had and the rest white

Which do i paint 1st? The sides or the rest?

[YeA 20sF]

NO RUG just paint it... You put in so much time make it right might as well go all the way. Would love to pass by and check out your work Jorge