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quilombo
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Initially Posted - 03/06/2008 : 20:43:14

anybody out there every painted their hull, Im currently prepping mine, and was wondering what paints were used, is it necc, to use marine, or a good quality outdoor?? like rustoleum , I like the yellow,
any suggestions,
also I swapped my motor mount to the starboard side, and put it as low as possible on the transom, I have a long shaft mercury with remote steering and controls, I remember last year when it was mounted on the port side and a little higher, I had alot of it coming up out of the water ,
now I have it so that the prop is about level with the bottom of the boat, where the swing keel meets the hull,
any input on this,,??? thanks,

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 03/06/2008 : 21:44:25

Are you asking about painting the topsides (above the waterline) or the bottom? If you're thinking about the topsides, I think that you'll find a lot of information about restoring the gelcoat and not painting it. Painting is generally thought of as the last resort if the gelcoat just can't be saved. The consensus will be that you will, indeed, need a good quality marine paint to get a satisfactory finish. It will also be pointed out that the gelcoat can often be restored even when it looks hopeless.

Good luck and welcome to the forum.

Be careful that your motor mount isn't too low. You run the risk of swamping your motor if the waves are too big.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/06/2008 : 22:38:46

I'll second John's assesment of years of discussions on painting boats. We have many threads on restoring and shining up hulls... (Search on "Poly Glow".) But before I make a suggestion, what leads you to consider painting? (BTW, Interlux Brightsides (1-part polyurethane) would be much preferred over Rustoleum, and a 2-part polyurethane would be even better, but more difficult to apply.)

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/06/2008 : 22:42:32

The guy in Georgia who is painting our C-22 uses Imron paint. That's what the heavy truck manufacturers like Kenworth use. I'm supposed to go get the boat early next week.

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sweetcraft
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Response Posted - 03/06/2008 : 23:10:47

I mounted my first outboard too low and in heavy seas have looked back and it was totally under water. You also have to watch that the rudder doesn't hit the outboard or the mount. My second mount is the CD 4 spring unit for the extra long shaft Honda and engine stays above water and has much clearance.
I have painted my deck with a 2 part polyuretane because the original was wearing thin and I would never do it again.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/07/2008 : 13:24:23

Imron, like Awlgrip, is for professional application only. They are indeed both pretty tough, but everything's relative--you'll get chips and peeling at some point, and you'll probably wish you hadn't done it.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 03/07/2008 : 16:13:03

I had a friend of mine do his with Awlgrip two years ago. He stripped everything off the boat, opeened and filled all spieder cracks, rolled and brush-tipped. It tookd two people, one rolling the other tipping. he did it in a warehouse. the first application was ruined by birds. He tented over the second effort. It turned out great and has held up thus far.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/08/2008 : 13:42:02

Awlgrp will hold up but it is expensive and should be applied by a pro.

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crcalhoon
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Response Posted - 03/08/2008 : 14:26:25

I have painted two hulls and decks with Interlux Brightsides one part. Remember:

1. as everybody says, it is a last resort. Once you begin to paint, you touch up and re-coat forever. Not a big deal, really, but be prepared for it.

2. Be prepared to accept a less than perfect job. I have a couple of sags and runs here and there, but I say "what the heck, she's an old lady and deserves a couple of proudly borne sags and runs."

3. On the whole, if you and the boat are ready for paint, you won't be sorry you did it. If either of you is not ready,--she, really worn through or around the gel-coat--or you--not prepared to do the preparation and work --you will be sorry.

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