Ron (and Steve)Larry-Thanks for the info-Any other suggestions on prep and painting would be appreciated-Thanks-Ron C27 #1114
I painted the deck, cockpit and doghouse of BayBird ('76 C27#2784)when I bought her 10 years ago. The finish was in bad shape -- cracked and crazed -- which was a factor in a very low purchase price. Because I got her cheap I figured I could afford that pricey Awlgrip 2-part poly. Besides, Awlgrip (or any 2-part polyurethane) is very durable. I used Awlgrip products all the way through: high-build primer, color, and abrasive granules.
The first thing I did, with the help of my son, was to completely strip the boat. Everything, all the trim, all the hardware, genoa tracks, everything. This made sanding and painting easier, AND it meant all the hardware had to be re-bedded thus helping to ensure no leaks.
The sanding was arduous, but worth it. Sand thoroughly, prime, sand thoroughly again, then paint. The end result was very nice and it held up well. Admittedly, after 10 years, it's starting to show its age and the spider cracks have shown up once more. Time to do it again; but, hey, once every 10 years ain't bad.
I only applied the anti-skid grit to those areas that had the original anti-skid pattern. However, I did make a mistake by sprinkling on the anti-skid abrasive rather than mixing it in the paint. It was impossible to apply the grit evenly, so some areas are very abrasive.
Fair winds,
Jim Calleran, BayBird, C27 #2784
Mathews Yacht Club, VA (37°27.8' N / 76°18.6' W)
http://www.mathewsyachtclub.com/
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