My decision to paint the exterior of the hull is purely utilitarian. Many of my friends have told me I'm crazy to not leave the hull bright. As it is I will have plenty of annual maintenance to do with the bright deck and interior. I researched the options and went with Epifanes two-part polyurethane, primarily for two reasons. Tests by Jamestown Distributors concluded it was the toughest of the products they carried and it was available in a huge range of colors. Choosing a color was difficult, in part because there were so many choices.
We will certainly be visible if the boat goes turtle. I followed the manufactures advice and applied two coats of epoxy primer, followed by three coats of polyurethane. Both products were easy to apply. I used an old high pressure spray gun at 32psi with the product thinned about 10%.
While the paint cures I'll put the trailer together and finish the spars.
Hello Tim
ReplyDeleteStudying your blog with great interest as I begin to assemble tooling to build my own strip built Melonseed. Building up 5 inch square beams and saw horses. What do you think is a good working height for the top of the beams. I will be making saw horses for this and can make any height.
Hi George,
ReplyDeleteI used 24 inch high pre-made metal horses and my beams were 5 inches square for a total height of 29 inches. This was good for me as I'm six feet tall and bending over hurts my back. In hindsight I think 6 inches lower probably would have been better.
Are you building a 16' version from the Barto plans?
Best TC
Thanks. I am building a 16' from Barto. Just starting down a long road.
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