Question:
I just bought a 1966 16' tahiti fiberglass boat in rough shape. I would like to rip out the interior. Then sand it down the inside and out. then reapply all the "stuff" what ever that is. I am looking for the steps to take and the products to use. Also any good books or videos on the topic.
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A good marine paint will last for many years with little maintenance and will add value to your boat while giving you some striking good looks.
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If there are gouges or holes, they need to be fixed with fiberglass fabric and resin. The fishish, topcoat layer is called jell coat. It's kinda expensive. There should be plenty of info out there.
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I'm not familiar with the make and model of the boat you describe. With that said, most fiberglass boats are not "painted". The color is injected into the mold as the boat is being built. It's normally termed "gel coat". Spraying gel coat can be done by a professional but it's very expensive. Most boat makers that do place a color on the boat such as stripes, designs, etc., use Imron by Dupont. The prep work is tedious and time consuming. Painting in a body shop paint booth reduces dirt particles that enter and bond to the finish. It all depends on how fussy you want the restoration to be. Hope this helps.
I'm doing the EXACT same project as you right now! Mine is a 17' Glasspar that needed some lov'n. I've re-fiberglassed the inside, rebuilt all the seats from scratch, rebuilt the dash, installed all new gauges, switches and lights, ran all new electrical wiring, and rebuilt a 1977 70hp Johnson. The outside is a different story. If you have the facilities to sand, paint and gel-coat...your all set. The problem I run into is I don't have the facilities or the tools. Almost all boats are spray painted for a smooth finish. Then sprayed with a gel-coat. It'll run you about $1500 to have it professionally done. If there is other damages, gunnel molding and trim needs replaced, or keelshield installed (recommended!) then add about $500-$800 on top of that. Feel free to reply or add additional comments with your e-mail and I'll give you some tips on all my experiences.
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I answered a similar question concerning re-painting a boat. The material you are talking about, if all fiberglass, is gel-coat. This material is compatible with polyester resin and several other compounds on the market. One thing to consider, is re-bedding any hull penetrations. This is removal of the fittings, re-enforcing the mountings with fiberglass, resin, and epoxy, and re-installing the fittings. Do not use "bondo" in marine applications. Bondo will not release water, it acts like a sponge. A simple way to re-finish the outside is with a polyurethane paint system. This is much easier to use than gel-coat, but more costly. The polyurethane is a two-part paint, and is applied in one step. Gel-coat, on the other hand, is much harder to work, and will not finish to a brilliant shine that polyurethane does. You have a lot of work ahead of you, to take your time and enjoy. Check out the local library for "how to" books, tapes, vids, etc. on boating.More Questions & Answers ...
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