Established "NEW" waterline with interlux 2000E level with rear chrome mount. This is my revised limit for the under water prep and paint.
conditon upon arrival in CA The journey from Kenosha to CA was a bit tough on some of the old marine bondo work by the PO
So off to stripping the transom first Tried a few things. The coal tar bottom paint was a major pain. The yard cried uncle, I then tried a small soda blaster and then moved up to a sand blaster. I found that a mixture of soda, sand and glass media did the trick. Soda took off the paint fine but not the orig chris craft fairing bondo
Then glass filler Used dynaglass fiberglass filler Found this stuff to be most affordable but has quick set up time and is kinda lumpy especially as it sets up under application in summer temps. Typically this stuff is sanded smooth. I used this up to the "NEW" waterline.
upper hull I did paint in lifts to make tape lines at water stripe and upper strip so that I could match them. Sanded hull sides and spot fairing in spots the painted with the interlux 2000e
OK back to the coal tar On the hull sides I chose to go with sanders. Lots of hard work. Advice to those wanting to do this job, rent a commercial blaster and do it in one big push. It was my orig plan but here in CA the yards are under too much enviro scrutiny. Find a barn or rent a shop and do in a weekend, time lapse here is a summer and spring for this one man band
Not so much PT-109 as, say,... ..., JAWS! I mean, it would have to be subtle - kinda melded into the background of the paintwork, with soft metallic undertones shifting left and right depending on the angle as the boat passed by, soft & soothing but with a concealed snarl -ROAR! Definitely requires a master painter: FOOSE!
My what bright eyes a roamershark has All kinds of possibilities with vinyl wraps I have considered it for a brushed al stripe and for transom 3m also has some heavy duty stuff used in commercial construction that mimics wood stone and metal
Hi, If you do go for a foil finish please post back with your results, I am very interested to know how this works in the real world on a yacht.
3M Dinoc on boats It seems the di noc crowd loves the carbon fiber look. There are hundreds of examples on cars, here is a couple boat applications
I think its best applied under cover How about birds eye maple interior or exterior brushed al stripe Probably have to replace every few years on exterior.