Posted By: Matt_Z
Paint Questions - 08/16/10 06:59 PM
I'm in the process of renovating the hulls of a Stiletto 23. I have them stripped and almost faired to the point of being able to apply primer (brushing on Petit Vivid high build primer). If you're not familiar with this boat, it is kevlar with a nomex core, there's no gelcoat, just primer and paint.
I don't plan to put non-skid on the topsides. I was planning on going with Awlgrip, all over. I know Awlgrip is for above waterline only, but the boat will be dry sailed, dragged up a carpeted wooden ramp.
My question is whether the Awlgrip is a bad idea on the bottom, even if it is dry sailed.
I plan on painting it all white, no bootstripe. The only other non anti fouling bottom paints I've seen are satin finish, but I'd prefer gloss so there's no visible seam.
Is there something harder and more durable than awlgrip that I should use on the bottom (or all over for that matter)? I know a guy that will spray the finish paint, but I need to do the primer myself. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
I don't plan to put non-skid on the topsides. I was planning on going with Awlgrip, all over. I know Awlgrip is for above waterline only, but the boat will be dry sailed, dragged up a carpeted wooden ramp.
My question is whether the Awlgrip is a bad idea on the bottom, even if it is dry sailed.
I plan on painting it all white, no bootstripe. The only other non anti fouling bottom paints I've seen are satin finish, but I'd prefer gloss so there's no visible seam.
Is there something harder and more durable than awlgrip that I should use on the bottom (or all over for that matter)? I know a guy that will spray the finish paint, but I need to do the primer myself. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.