'71 Seafari 20 Rebuild

[Locke N Load]

I was able to get a smooth finish using 60 grit and will move up before priming and painting. I got out most of the scratches and chips, even getting through all the gelcoat down to glass in some spots, but still have plenty of hairline spider cracks. Should I worry about these or will covering them with the epoxy primer and paint be sufficient?

[Xcomunic8d]

Looking good!

I didn’t have a lot of hairline cracks like I see in your pics. What kind of top coating are you putting down? Once you send me that I’ll call my local paint supplier and get his feedback for you.

It’s going to be a trailer boat? What’s the longest it will be in water? I’m guessing a barrier coating and then primer and paint should be fine but I’ll check for you.