FWIW AwlCraft has replaced AwlGrip as the paint of choice among professionals in Annapolis. It is easier to repair.
On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:20 AM Brian Davis via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > I concur with Richard on the use of AwlGrip. > > In 2017 I sanded Nina’s deck down to gelcoat (and in some spots to > fiberglass) and removed all hardware. Around that time I met an older > gentleman who had worked at Rybovich in West Palm Beach. I asked what he > would charge to prime and paint the deck — he said $15/hour if I bought the > materials. I hired him immediately. > > He recommended AwlGrip, and over about five weeks (5 days a week, 8–4) he > roll-and-tipped the entire deck. The result was excellent — and he taught > me the technique along the way. > > I later used the same approach during a 2022 haul-out when I did a full > bottom job and hull color change. That included six weeks of sanding the > bottom back to gelcoat to remove roughly 15 layers of paint since 1980. > (Fun in hindsight… maybe not so much at the time!) > > Fast forward to today — the deck still presents well. There are minor > signs of age in a few areas, but it has held up impressively. I’ve done > occasional touch-ups, and after a recent pressure wash she still cleans up > beautifully. > > One additional note: I highly recommend SoftSand as a non-skid additive in > key deck areas. It provides a secure, comfortable feel — especially > barefoot. > > Here are a few recent photos in the listing below for reference: > https://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/110317 > -- > Brian Davis > *Restorative CFO* > > Bringing financial clarity, stability, and confident decision-making > > 954-892-1128 > *LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-w-davis-inc>* > > > > On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 10:49 AM Richard Bush via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Randy; in 2023-24 I had my topsides repaired from damage inflicted by >> another boat; (long story); after considerable research, the shop went with >> Awl Grip; (mostly because my boat has been painted with Awl Grip >> previously); the cost was in the low $20's; however, that included the >> repairs to the hull; I have photos if you wish; its only been two years, >> but I am very pleased with how the job has held up; from my recollection, >> to keep it looking good over the long haul, you would need to get back to >> gelcoat, (or as in my case, remove and apply new gelcoat)...$$$ and time! >> the results, however, will get you lots of compliments! Let me know if >> you need any more; thanks! >> >> Richard >> 1985 C&C 37 CB: Ohio River: >> >> Richard N. Bush Law Offices >> 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine >> Louisville, Kentucky 40220 >> (502) 584-7255 >> >> >> On Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:34:08 AM EST, Randy Stafford via >> CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Hello Listers, >> >> I’m appealing for the list’s wisdom on this subject. >> >> Grenadine was painted 7.5 years ago with red Interlux Brightside, three >> or four coats rolled and tipped, successively thinned and wet sanded with >> each coat. She looked fantastic! >> >> But the paint has oxidized noticeably over the last couple years in the >> high-altitude sun, despite the fact that I wax her every spring, sometimes >> twice a year, and she’s in the shade on the hard every winter. >> >> I’m not ready to spring for a new paint job yet, but I am willing to >> attempt a multi-step restoration job involving cutting compound, etc. I >> have random orbit dual-action polishers at my disposal, and crew to help. >> >> What I’d like to know is whether anyone can recommend good products and >> processes to get her back to that newly-painted look. >> >> Many thanks in advance. >> >> Cheers, >> Randy Stafford >> SV Grenadine >> C&C 30 MK I #79 >> Ken Caryl, CO >> November is the time of the year when my Internet bills come in. It's >> also the time when you can show your appreciation of this list and the C&C >> Photo Album. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: >> https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly >> appreciated. >> November is the time of the year when my Internet bills come in. It's >> also the time when you can show your appreciation of this list and the C&C >> Photo Album. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: >> https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly >> appreciated. > > > > > November is the time of the year when my Internet bills come in. It's > also the time when you can show your appreciation of this list and the C&C > Photo Album. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: > https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly > appreciated. -- Joel
November is the time of the year when my Internet bills come in. It's also the time when you can show your appreciation of this list and the C&C Photo Album. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are greatly appreciated.
