[milakelovers]

Hi, I just got my first Roamer. It is a 1964, 32 footer. First job will be to clean, scrape and paint the bilge. Glad it is only in the 90s here, otherwise that job might not be so fun There is a little bit of surface rust here and there, but it doesn't appear to be too bad. What primer and paint would you recommend?

[Capt J]

What hull material do you have?

[Orestes]

I had the same issue and I was pressed for time. I had standing water and oil and I could not unplug the bilge plug either, but I had no rust. i scraped the old silver compound , clean, soaped and dried the steel and spread tones of silver Rustoleum to match. Not a problem since.

[milakelovers]

The hull is steel.

[doug p]

POR 15 for rust abatement

[The_Cap]

Originally Posted by milakelovers

Hi, I just got my first Roamer. It is a 1964, 32 footer. First job will be to clean, scrape and paint the bilge. Glad it is only in the 90s here, otherwise that job might not be so fun There is a little bit of surface rust here and there, but it doesn't appear to be too bad. What primer and paint would you recommend?

I know this post is old, but did you buy this boat from Jed? How's it working out for you?

[Orestes]

No problem.. my boat came from Port Clinton Ohio, her original name was The Golden Rule. . Working-out OK, striping and upgrading interior, exterior to black/red nothing drastic. I moved the galley up behind the wheel to open the space for an electrical fire place down in the berths, and open a doubler half moon entry to the V berth, the old one looked like the John Locker's box. I also found a parts shop to support the old engines ( 7650 S. Channel Dr. Harsens Island, MI 48028 810-748-3600 Robert Henkel). in case I need to rebuilt one or both.

[The_Cap]

Originally Posted by Orestes

No problem.. my boat came from Port Clinton Ohio, her original name was The Golden Rule. . Working-out OK, striping and upgrading interior, exterior to black/red nothing drastic. I moved the galley up behind the wheel to open the space for an electrical fire place down in the berths, and open a doubler half moon entry to the V berth, the old one looked like the John Locker's box. I also found a parts shop to support the old engines ( 7650 S. Channel Dr. Harsens Island, MI 48028 810-748-3600 Robert Henkel). in case I need to rebuilt one or both.

There's also a great place for Chris Craft parts in Harrison twp. Earl's Marine

[Orestes]

great..thanks for the info. O

[alloyed2sea]

..., but make sure you have ur part numbers ready, he hates rookies.

[Bayside Bert28]

I have been using the POR15 on lots of rusty stuff in my engine room and on my engine. It's a great product.

[alloyed2sea]

Originally Posted by Bayside Bert28

I have been using the POR15 on lots of rusty stuff in my engine room and on my engine. It's a great product.

...,and breathe: Use Enuff POR 15 and thatz her new name, eh?
Cheers,
Eric