Recent content by tloc1000

I waited until the boat was shaded to put on a second coat. It worked better.

I’m using a 4” foam roller. It turned out better than what i thought. I’ve done 2 coats and have enough paint for a 3rd. I’ve got my daughter rolling and I’m coming right behind her so it’s not drying as fast.

Thanks ! I went to the hardware store and asked the paint Dept what I needed, I bought a fine bristle brush and he too suggested to thin the paint. I thinned and used the fine brush but it seemed to dry really quickly. It was sunny and the tin was getting pretty warm. It was the 1st coat, so...

Am I using the wrong brush? I'm using a disposable brush from Ace.

I'm using Rustolium topside paint over self etching primer. I've sanded the primer with 200 sandpaper. When I roll and tip. There are still brush marks in the paint. I'm barely running the brush over the paint. Am I putting too thin a coat on? This is for the 1st coat. Will I need to sand...

I will probably use this https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/marine-coatings/topside-paint/ About half the price of the total boat.

Thank you sir! Boat looks great. How long has the Rust-Oleum lasted?

I've got all the metal on the topside sanded and primed with the self etching primer. I was going to paint with Rust-Oleum. Do I need to put another regular primer coat down before the Rust-Oleum? Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the info TF!

I'm fixing to do the same with mine. I would like more info on the drainage mats.

Congratulations!

Thanks Dale and lcksts. Should I be looking for SS 316 or is there a better grade?

I'm rebuilding the transom on a Tracker Deep V17. It originally had bolts going through the transom and I was thinking on using rivets instead. The Phillips heads of the bolts got all chewed up and we're a pain to get out. I was looking at replacing the with hex head bolts or the closed end...

More tear out. The previous owner put more plywood (non-coated or painted) over the original. The foam was waterlogged. It’s going to rain all weekend so I’m not sure if i will get more done.

I've got the same problem. Do you use brazing rods to fill in the holes once cleaned out? That's want I was planning to do.