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I know this is probably on here some where but I can't seem to find it. I am going to be painting my aluminum starcraft today. What is the best paint to use? I am on a slight budget as I got the boat for free, I am not wanting to put a lot of money into it. I have removed all the seats from...
So I am at work and walk outside to see what is going on with the parade they are having here for the boat races. I was standing there looking around and saw him, nodded at him and said to a coworker, he's a captain on Deadliest Catch. Then he walks over and introduces himself and we talked...
I was thinking about painting the inside of my 14' Starcraft with some non-skid paint. My question is, do I have to use a non-skid paint from a marine store (around $70 gallon) or can I use the non-skid paint from Home Depot (about $25 gallon). The paint from HD is latex. What do you all think?
What is the biggest recommended engine size for this boat? This is my fist boat and I am in a learning curve. I got the boat and trailer for free, but I need to find a motor for it. Any help would be great, thanks!!!
Well, this is my first boat and first boat semi restore. It is a 1963 Starcraft Marlin 14' aluminum v-hull. It needs some work but for the price you can't beat the deal! I picked up the boat and the trailer for free! My first question is what is the best paint to repaint the hull with? How...