1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

[eggs712]

Everything is put back together, and it looks much better than before.



I also replaced some old hoses in the bilge with Trident #148, re-sealed the old bronze thru hull (replaced the wood backer with PVC board), omitted the OEM fuel filter for a Racor Fuel/water separator, and deleted the rusty steel fuel lines for hose.

Side question: does anyone know the best way to clean up Permatex #2 without harming enamel?

 

[eggs712]

All the old bottom paint has been removed via sanding with 60 grit to the gelcoat (nasty job). Fairing is nearly complete using thickened epoxy. Sanding should be complete today.

Also, I finished replacing all the sanitation hoses in the bilge after diluting and draining the really old head holding tank fluid (I put that job off as long as possible).

After fairing, I'll be using Sea Hawk Tuff Stuff barrier coat below the waterline followed by tractor paint topcoat. I'll also paint the hull sides up to the blue stripe.

 

[eggs712]

Forgot to add: I did some paint experiments after reading others' occasional issues with enamel not curing over fresh epoxy. Both Rustoleum and Majic hardened tractor paints both cured fine with a 3 hour hotcoat over Tuff Stuff. This was at 80 degrees and 80% humidity.