Sail boat project

[nightvision]

Hi all,<br />I was given a 1976 Ensenada 20 Sail boat (20 footer). The boat is in good structural condition, but cosmetically it need some serious work. I have a couple restoration questions.<br /><br />I did a little research here and it sems that Interlux brightside is highly recommended. The boat will be trailer. A gallon covers 550 sq/ft. <br /><br />a. How do I go about calculating the hull square footage? The hull is very curvy?<br />b. For Brightside do you prime twice and paint twice?<br />c. For the interior of the cabin, what paint would you recommend? The surface is not currently painted. <br />d. The hull is 30 years old. Is there any concern that fiberglass will deteriate with time? <br />Thanks.

 

[PoPeYe40]

Re: Sail boat project

nightvision:<br />There's a lot of information to cover there. I ordered a copy of "Don Casey's Complete Illustrated Sailboat Maintenance Manual", Casey and Compton. This book will be a great reference as you embark on your project. I ordered mine from Amazon, for about 40 bucks. It's already paid for itself in the money I didn't spend foolishly.<br />The interlux website does have a paint calculator in it somewhere if you plug in your length and beam.<br />Best of luck with the restoration.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Sail boat project

sounds like a great project, and you will be proud when you're gone. had a catalina 26,shipped it to florida 20 years ago, loved it. fell ill for a good spell and had to give it up. dock fees ate me alive while ill. sailed it to be bahamas, and every weekend. enjoy!

 

[BillP]

Re: Sail boat project

If going over old gelcoat you can do Brightsides over it without a primer. Do the "roll and tip" method. If keeping the same color 2 coats will be ok.