removing paint from of wood boat

[1961_merrill]

My 16ft 1961 merrell wood boat (Portland,OR)<br />needs to have the paint removed from the whole bottom of the boat, I want to use a brush on paint remover but i don't know whats under the paint (fiberglass or what) There is a green tint clear coat and then plywood, I do not see any fibergass sheets (what kind or paint remover I use?) Also I would like to turn the boat over(700 lbs)or should I work it on the trialer and mover it back and fourth.<br />This boat was refinshed in Seattle about 15 years ago?

 

[Bondo]

Re: removing paint from of wood boat

Why do you want to Remove All the Paint,..???....<br /><br />If it's Still Stuck to the substrate,... There's Absolutely No Reason to Remove it..........<br /><br />Sand it Out,+ Repaint it Whatever you Choose.....<br /><br />IF it's glass over wood,... The Fibers may Not be visible........<br />Either Way,........ I've never seen a Chemical Paint Remover that'll bother Fiberglass,.....Ever....<br /><br />A 700lb. boat Should be Flipable,.... If you've got Enough Friends.............<br />Roll it off the trailer,+ Onto blocking.........

 

[EZLoader]

Re: removing paint from of wood boat

A product called "Peel Away Marine Stripper" is safe on wood and fiberglass.<br /><br />Like Bondo said, take the boat off the trailer, flip it, then set it on blocks or a dolly that is high enough to save your back while working on the boat.

 

[jsfinn]

Re: removing paint from of wood boat

I used a spray on stripper on my wood boat - it worked pretty well, but it was a TON of work - you're going to be hurting.. <br /><br />I got the stripper at Home Depot - I think it was the only spray on kind they had.<br /><br />A couple of notes though - the paint you're taking off may contain lead - that means wear a respirator approved for lead paint removal and watch out for people in your work area.<br /><br />Also, don't let the paint stripper get on your skin - it hurts!<br /><br />Good luck!