If re-coating only the bare spots, they should be sandblasted to white metal, then repainted. Coal tar epoxy is self priming. Put on 2-3 coats. If...
My steel houseboat was built launched in 1963. When I bought it, it was my first "big boat"-40'. I hired a surveyor prior to purchase, and he gave...
I had almost the exact same experience! Survey was almost verbatim. Ive been able to keep our boat floating with no problems, and found that parts...
Thanks everyone for the advice. I will gasket, seal and isolate appropriately.
Thanks for the replies. My boat is always in fresh water- Ohio River, so I don't have the corrosion problems common in saltwater. I'm using bronze...
I have a 40 year old steel hulled houseboat. I want to add a through hull for marine air, and relocate a through hull for sanitary discharge from...