How Often To Piant A Wooden Boat??

[50's OMC]

We have a 1948 14 ft Sande Skiff and we want to know how often we should paint the hull. We have heard that you should paint it every year. I should also mention that it will be kept on a trailer 95% of the time. Thanks!!

 

[QC]

Re: How Often To Piant A Wooden Boat??

I moved this over to the Restoration forum as the paint gurus hang over here.

 

[Ned L]

Re: How Often To Piant A Wooden Boat??

Yes, once a year is 'traditional' for wooden boats that are kept in the water & see regular service. That said, ... for small trailer boats that are protected (keep a well ventalated cover on it), the painting schedule would be dictated much more by appearance. If you take good care of it & don't bang & scrape the paint all up you can go easilly 2 - 3 years or more between coats. Use a good quality oil base enamel for the best life & results.