Do I need to paint the inside of my boat?

pmshoemaker · May 28, 2017

I'm starting the process of bringing a 1981 (or so) PolarKraft back to life, and much of the paint, inside and out, is peeling, oxidized and otherwise done for. I am planning on decking, installing a floor and carpeting most of it, so I was wondering if there was any point in painting the inside. Is there any structural/preservation benefit?

Johnny · May 28, 2017

in my world, I would at least roll on a coat of aluminum primer.
or - some kind of exterior oil base mildew/mold deterrent primer.
there is a lot of funky wet air that gets trapped under the floorboards.
not only will it facilitate in premature deteriation of the wood (if used)
it "could" start a corrosion cycle that you do not want.

jus my Dos Centavos

pmshoemaker · May 28, 2017

that's all i needed to hear -- I'm feeling lazy today LOL

DaleH · May 28, 2017

Consider swapping out carpet for marine vinyl. Vinyl sheds water better, doesn't hold water and will last 20-30 years. FWIW the vinyl on my 1997 boat, left out fully in the weather on a mooring from May - Oct (no full cover, as I only cover the seats & helm) still looks great!

A good washing in the Spring with a stiff bristled brush and good detergent and it cleaned and brightened right up!

pmshoemaker · May 28, 2017

thanks DaleH -- I will look into it!

DaleH · May 28, 2017

Order marine vinyl from Defender Marine and I bet you have it 2-3 days later!

https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1%7C2276179%7C2276198%7C2276202&id=23740

Captain Ahab · May 28, 2017

DaleH · May 28, 2017

Captain Ahab said:
No

Yes

LDUBS · May 29, 2017

DaleH said:
Captain Ahab said:

No

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Yes

Maybe

user 18775 · May 31, 2017

I recently stripped the floor out of my Crestliner, and am installing new decks. The decks were dryrot damaged, but the only corrosion in the 20 year old boat were some bare aluminum reinforcement plates under the seat locations. Everything going back in will have a decent coat paint or varnish if it is not stainless steel.

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