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eric.werkowitz
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Initially Posted - 06/14/2004 :  21:05:17  Show Profile
I'm close to completing the D4 dinghy that I'm building (free plans available off the net). I know Leon was building a similar boat. Can anyone recommend paint for a boat that will not be kept in the water? I know many types say they are not for use below the waterline. Is that because they allow water to penetrate or is it a fouling concern?

Any way, I would appreciate any recommendations, but especially those based on experience.
Eric Werkowitz
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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 :  00:27:58  Show Profile  Visit Leon Sisson's Homepage
Eric,

I used Pettit one-part "Easy Poxy" on my D4. It's not outstanding in any particular respect, but I'm very used to using it. I've put it on at least three boats so far: traditional wood, WEST, and polyester gel-coat/fiberglass. It's cheap, simple to apply, easy to get a good looking finish with no special skills, and it lasts about 3 to 5 years before it starts looking dull and chalking in the sun. On a new or bare project, I apply three coats. Repainting only needs two coats. For the foot areas of the D4, and the decks of the other boats, I added Interlux non-skid dust mixed in with the next to last coat of paint. Remember to use good (blue) masking tape. Since it's only cheap paint and tape, and it will have to be redone in a few years, feel free to get creative with the color scheme.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 :  00:36:48  Show Profile
I'll second the recommendation on Easypoxy. About as good as you can put on with a brush.
Mind the fumes if your're in an enclosed area though, they sneak up on you.
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 :  13:46:59  Show Profile
I used the West Marine one-part polyurethane on my stitch and glue dinghy. SeaGloss is the name, I think. It has held up pretty well over the last three seasons. I'm thinking about putting another coat on this year, just to make it nice and shiny. I could go another couple of seasons before it really needed it though.
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jwilliams
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 :  17:27:58  Show Profile
Eric,

I build a Nutshell this winter. The exterior is fiberglassed cloth, with three coats of epoxy, then two coats of one-part white polyurethane.

The interior is one coat overall epoxy.

If I did it over I would build in a daggerboard trunk and eliminate my lee boards for sailing.

Also, I would extend the skeg more than half way along the keel, instead of a third. And the oak runners would run the length of the keel instead of 2/3.

A fun little boat is "Love Me Tender". Tracks true, easy to row, fine for two adults and groceries.

Jim Williams
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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 06/15/2004 :  19:06:50  Show Profile
Thanks, guys. It looks like either one part polyurethane or epoxy will work.

One more question, is anyone using a trolling motor? If so what do you recommend for thrust? Makes a big difference on cost. I was considering a 50 lb thrust unit thinking the additional thrust would be nice to have in reserve. Any thoughts?
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