Painting and Varnishing
Fast and Fabulous - Varnishing Techniques
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Sun, 08/15/2004 - 17:06. Articles | Painting and Varnishing I'm getting ready to varnish my Mill Creek 15, now named "Manteo" after my family vacation spot. I didn't have too much trouble with varnishing Michael's boat (now named OB, after a horse he learned how to ride on) but thought a little research wouldn't hurt.
This article, meant for owners of large motor craft, has some good tips and describes the process in detail.
Research "boat varnishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
This article, meant for owners of large motor craft, has some good tips and describes the process in detail.
Research "boat varnishing" on the web, discussion groups or BoatBloggers.com
Much less sanding
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Tue, 07/13/2004 - 21:52. Painting and Varnishing A quick update as I come down the home stretch on my Mill Creek.
I bought on impulse a carbide scraper
this weekend*. Using the carbide scraper to remove epoxy drips and runs is a breeze and even enjoyable. I was grinning as I realized the time I'd save when it came to sanding the boat. Also, since I'm taking the boat out without paint and varnish, this will get me to an acceptable level of finish when topped off with a thin coat of epoxy.
The other grin factor came when I realized how much the tips on Glassing the Deck helped. I've got a nice clean line that I'm quickly fairing out with my carbide scraper. This is a major improvement to the web of dangling sloppy glass threads that I had to sand off on my first boat.
I'll try and post some pics of the boat before heading out to the beach.
* Shop for "carbide scraper" on Amazon.com or used on ebay.
I bought on impulse a carbide scraper
this weekend*. Using the carbide scraper to remove epoxy drips and runs is a breeze and even enjoyable. I was grinning as I realized the time I'd save when it came to sanding the boat. Also, since I'm taking the boat out without paint and varnish, this will get me to an acceptable level of finish when topped off with a thin coat of epoxy.The other grin factor came when I realized how much the tips on Glassing the Deck helped. I've got a nice clean line that I'm quickly fairing out with my carbide scraper. This is a major improvement to the web of dangling sloppy glass threads that I had to sand off on my first boat.
I'll try and post some pics of the boat before heading out to the beach.
* Shop for "carbide scraper" on Amazon.com or used on ebay.
Painting with Marine Polyurethanes
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/02/2004 - 10:15. Articles | Painting and Varnishing Instructions for painting with one-part polyurethane paint.
Painting Over The Deck - CLC Shop Tips
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/02/2004 - 10:07. Articles | Painting and Varnishing CLC shop tip describing their technique for painting so that the paint covers the hull and comes up on the deck by an inch or so. This looks sharp and is easy to do.
Vaneer Inlays - New Zealand Kayak Building
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/02/2004 - 03:13. Articles | Painting and Varnishing This article describes how to create a veneer inlay for your boat.
Images On Wood - Squeedunk Kayaks
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/02/2004 - 03:08. Articles | Painting and Varnishing A brief description on how to add images to your wood deck.
Cloth on the deck - CLCBoats forum discussion
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Fri, 07/02/2004 - 02:57. Good Threads | Painting and Varnishing Getting creative with his wife's kayak, eric considers putting patterned cloth under the epoxy. A cool idea and interesting discussion.
. A cool idea and interesting discussion. Interlux Painter's Guide
Submitted by Joe Lombardo on Tue, 06/29/2004 - 20:54. Articles | Painting and Varnishing Interlux has put together a several articles for painting and maintaining your boat.