Richard, Do you plan to paint the boat yourself with a 2 part Polyurethane or would you have it done professionally with AwlGrip or equivalent? About 4 years ago, I painted my Royal Blue C&C 25 with 2 part Interlux Perfection in Mauritius Blue (almost black) and if I had to do it over again, I would have gone with a white paint.
Several reasons: 1. As mentioned in other posts, the dark blue shows every scratch, imperfection, and blemish. White, not so much 2. The primer recommended for the Interlux 2 part paint is white, and the color coats are very thin, requiring multiple coats of paint (with appropriate prep work in between coats). I think I put on 4 coats before the white paint was no longer revealing through the color coats. Also, because the undercoats are white, any deep scratch will reveal as white, which really detracts from the looks of the boat. 3. Salt Spray really shows if you don’t wash down the boat after sailing. Painting using the Roll and Tip method is a two person job and is not a quick process. Between having the proper weather windows, drying time, prep work before and after each coat, deciding to paint the boat myself cost me roughly half of our sailing season here in Massachusetts. To get the painting surface perfectly smooth, it almost seems you paint the hull, then sand almost all the new paint off so as to not show roller or brush marks and then paint again. Sand, paint, repeat… The paint is extremely thin. Make sure to practice on a vertical surface before you try painting your hull. It will be an eye opener for sure. If you have access to an enclosed area that could be somewhat temperature controlled, it would be much easier. I now understand why boat yards charge so much to Awlgrip a hull. Cheers, Chuck Gilchrest Half Magic 1975 25 Mk 1 (SOLD!!!) Half Magic 1983 LF 35 Padanaram From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard N. Bush via CnC-List Sent: Monday, March 28, 2016 10:24 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard N. Bush bushma...@aol.com <mailto:bushma...@aol.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Hull color inquiry Dave's post reminded me...I am going to be in a situation where most or all of my hull may need repainting; (blemishes on hull from dock piling); so I began looking at other boats for ideas; I have always been enamored with the dark hulls, especially the Flag Blue ones like Dave Risch's boat; however, I have been warned by the local "experts" that they are difficult to maintain and show scratches way more than the lighter colors; also , that they are hotter in the summer...; so my question to those of you with darker hulls...how much of the above is true? Would you go back with a darker color if you had the chance? Any other factors I am missing? Many thanks as always.... Richard Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462 502-584-7255 -----Original Message----- From: David via CnC-List < <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: CNC CNC < <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: David < <mailto:davidrisc...@msn.com> davidrisc...@msn.com> Sent: Mon, Mar 28, 2016 9:48 am Subject: Re: Stus-List Auto pilot installation Same here. Never had a need to change. David F. Risch 1981 40-2 (401) 419-4650 (cell) _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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