Primitive Pete
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Getting ready to paint an aluminium Jon Boat. My question here is how to position my boat so the bottom, sides and the gunnels can be painted at the same time. Pretty much set on how to prime and paint it.
Flipping the boat over and painting the bottom and sides is no problem. How do I paint the gunnels? Should I support the boat so it is not resting on the gunnels and paint from underneath? Or do I need to paint the bottom and sides, flip the boat over, tape off the sides then paint the gunnels? Maybe I should paint the gunnels first, then flip it and paint the bottom. What have you guys found to be the best way to paint a small boat?
Forgot to mention that the boat will be in fresh water 6 months a year. Does the bottom need anti-fouling paint?
This is a heavy 16 foot Polar Kraft Jon Boat. Only want to flip it once. Am carpeting the entire interior of the boat so only need to paint the gunnels.
Thanks
Flipping the boat over and painting the bottom and sides is no problem. How do I paint the gunnels? Should I support the boat so it is not resting on the gunnels and paint from underneath? Or do I need to paint the bottom and sides, flip the boat over, tape off the sides then paint the gunnels? Maybe I should paint the gunnels first, then flip it and paint the bottom. What have you guys found to be the best way to paint a small boat?
Forgot to mention that the boat will be in fresh water 6 months a year. Does the bottom need anti-fouling paint?
This is a heavy 16 foot Polar Kraft Jon Boat. Only want to flip it once. Am carpeting the entire interior of the boat so only need to paint the gunnels.
Thanks
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