M_Boats: Restoring an M-17

[Robbin Roddewig]

I am in the first stage of restoring my "new" '75 M-17, Miss Take as my 
wife calls her (she's joking... I think).  I cleaned up a lot of grime 
from the cabin and it looks really good now.  I have been working on the 
topside with 3M all in one cleaner and wax as well as what little 3M 
restorer and wax I had on hand.  The topside is rubbing out really well. 
The hull is more of a problem.  I have been working on it with 3M 
rubbing compound but it seems like it could use more help.  Does anyone 
have a good way to go after heavy oxidation that has worked well for them?
In addition the boat was shrink rapped for a long period and has 
blistering where the shrink rap apparently held water against the hull.  
Two spots about a half foot square or so on each side at the stern.  I 
have done blister work below the water line and have not had to worry 
about how it looks as it was eventually covered with barrier coat and 
bottom paint.  I think I remember Jerry M suggesting that a proper 
repair would be to use two part epoxy paint as opposed to polyester gel 
coat for repairs like this.  I have an air gun, compressor etc. that 
would handle epoxy paint.  Has anyone gone with this approach?  Any hints?

Thanks in advance
Robbin


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