Thanks Blueknar I'll go ahead and put it on.
Hi All Short story: Just wondering if Benjamin Moore's KP22 Super Spec paint (Urethane Alkyd Enamel) is suitable for use on a small wooden boat...
Thanks for the heads up Mr.E they say it can be put on bare wood as is but recommend using 10% paint thinner for the first coat. Stay Safe...
Thanks Guys :) I've been looking at the Armor Coat from Canadian Tire Gonzo posted, I'll go with that one, it's alkyd porch paint fortified...
Wow, is finding Denatured Alcohol ever a PITA in Canada, you basically have to read labels on lacquer thinner, finally found it at Home Hardware...
Thanx Guys, much appreciated minno
something like this Mr E. ? @ milehog: it'll never be in the water for more than a day and will be stored under cover. minno
it hasn't been painted yet.
Hi All After a lot of research I'm thoroughly confused. from everything I've read it sounds like an oil based alkyd enamel over an oil based...
hmm, maybe starved was a bad choice of words, the glass was put down ok, I'm pretty sure it sticking to the wood really well. but the weave was...
it's just latex exterior house paint, sorry, I should have realized that would be an important bit of information, considering I've spent about 5...
Hi All repainting a small wooden stitch and glue dingy and the builder didn't use enough epoxy on the fiberglass tape, fortunately the paint...
I thought so too at first, but if you look closely you'll see that there's no trailer, just an axle strapped under the boat and the drive system...
Hi All Ran across this video of a guy towing a 20' cruiser from his home to the water with a unicycle. I'd love to see any info or pics on...
Have you looked at the scamp? I looked at it awhile back, cute little boat, can't find weight now but as I recall it was a bit under 200 lbs...
I've messed around with coroplast, made outriggers for my dingy, then I got started on wooden ones after I used them once. the trouble with it...
corroplast isn't all that easy to work with, about the only thing that'll glue it is CA (aka superglue), if you get the right kind and prep it...
I'm thinking that if I do build a marsh duck I'd probably do away with the aft cabin for more deck space and less windage. I'd like to have room...
what kind of resin are you using Phil? best price I can find hereabouts for laminating epoxy is about $90 US a gallon. minno
didn't they used to make small boats from canvas impregnated with linseed oil? I can certainly relate to Rwatsons point, I have a 9' sailing...
