Hi Matt
Yeah been putting in the hard yards 2 nights up untill 2 30 in the morning <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
I dont think it will turn out that well. It needed allot of time whitch I dont really have.
Saying that it should look ok just not perfect.
It is definatly something you want no deadline on.
If the hulls were min weight I would put in the time.
It's getting sprayed today <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
I should have some photos later in the week <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Hey guys
There painted <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
They turned out ok but it is best not to get closer than 3 meters then it looks really good <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Now just fit all the fittings <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Ben,

The paint job looks fantastic from the image. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
I thought you said it was grey ! Looks more like white to me.

Regards,

Peter

Thanks Peter
In real life they look grey.
It looks like we wont get to somers untill fri night Will is trying to get time off thanks anyway.
Still got heaps to sort out with the boat.

Hi Ben

Don't suppose you know the colour name of the paint, that looks really good, when you said grey, I pictured something darker, sort of looks like a colour boyer used to use, called dove grey, but I think thats a gelcoat colour name.

I see theres the holes in the bow for the kite, I assume you've done that yourself? or were they already there?

Again thats looks really good, even if you think its not perfect, it certainly likes the camera.

Regards

Hey guys
Got the mozzie out today. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Pics finished.
Matt I put the holes in for the spi <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />But thats for a later date. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

Sorry about the sore necks <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
This ones around the right way <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Ben
the boat looks nice in the water as well Ill post up some pics that were taken of us today tomorrow after I unpack my car(couldnt see out the back window <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />)

Hi Ben

Still looks pretty good. Looks like you've got the sail sorted out?

Regards

Hey Ben your boat sailing by itself <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

and another

The two mossies at kurnell, Im the one sailing away

Hi i have a question and that is how much paint was used to cover the hulls? thanks

Hi There

I am in the process of wet sanding the undercoat on my hulls, as long as the hulls are built reasonably fair (checking with batten along hull sides while fitting of the frames) you'll be able to do it with 4 litres of epoxy primer (Dulux Luxepoxy White) and you'll easily do it with 4 litres of top coat (I'm using Dulux Luxethane 2 Pac).

I spent probably 4 hours wet sanding one hull yesterday and I'm not finished yet, due to my sub standard spray painting skills, or more lack of knowledge regarding spray painting.

Regards

Hi There,

I used a litre of Northane epoxy Primer/undercoat on the decks and a big ding on one bow. Then used 2 litres of Northane epoxy (2 pack) plus thinners etc for 2 topcoats over the whole boat.

The top coat could probably have done with 3 coats but it was probably also my substandard spray skills that made it necessary.

Trevor

hi there ,
I used wattyl sigma dur poly u 400, Used the old coat as primer filled and spot primed where required, Always when spraypainting be sure your first coat (mist) is a dry-ish coat,and that you give it 1/2 hr to tack off,then proceed with a more liberal coat . Remember to look closely after prime coat that ALL filler is coated and that there is no filler colour still showing ,if so re prime that area,or (mist coat) the blemished area's. Dark pigmented paints will cover better than light or off white colours. good luck, atomization is also a critical factor in good spray finishes.

corsair 2

Hey Brett

Did you get my email? Give me a call tomorrow if you can, I can't find your number anywhere.

Regards

What are peoples comments on spraying everdure on the timber hulls. Im not that far off hitting them with everdure so I just wanna know how people would apply it. Im after lightness to try and keep the weight down. I weighed the boat after fiberglassing the decks and they weigh 22 and 23.5kgs so I want to try to keep the hulls light.
Any comments?

Hi Will

I diluted my first coat 50/50 with the mix and thinners and used a roller, I started with one of those small foam rollers with the plastic centre, and I didn't put much thought into that idea, because the mix started melting the centre out, so then went to a metal cage type roller.

You use very little of this stuff all up, so weight isn't a huge issue with it. I went 50/50, then a little stronger and the final coat was full strength.

I bought 2 x 2 litre packs, because I had other things to use it on, and only used probably 2/3 of a 2 litre pack, plus thinners.

Can't comment on spraying it on, I never really considered it, I suppose with a roller it might penetrate into the veneer more??

Regards

Hi Will, first coat should be ,like matt said ,but more 25% thinner in the mix. If using a spraygun open the fan right up to just below full width of sray capacity. Mist coat the hulls, so it is not a good cover. wait 30 mins or until just touch dry and then spray a wetter coat ,When spraying don't stop with the material still coming out. set your self up if possible to walk the entire length of the hull without stopping, start material feed (trigger) past where you want to begin and keep a steady arm as you walk down the hull,finishing past the end of the hull. Sand down when dry with 180 aluminium oxide sand paper,(white roll) repeat spraying proceedure again a little wetter coat this time .Full strength coat (no thinners) you may have to go a little slower this time. But not to slow(runs) This shuold leave a orange peel type finish to the paint work. wait 7 days for curing and a good buff with some water rubbing compound to take out orange peel and you can comb your hair in the finished product. Using less paint only means thinner coats . Less protection , the trade off is individual. just remember how much work you have already done .Even 5 litres of A&B polyurethane once dry does not weigh up to much at all. regards Brett.