tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post3699019377912092066..comments2023-09-20T04:07:41.843-05:00Comments on Mid-Life Cruising!!!: Sailboat Painted First CoatKen n Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-6231228864909903252012-06-21T12:12:16.681-05:002012-06-21T12:12:16.681-05:00Tim n Monica ... no you didn't miss anything! ...Tim n Monica ... no you didn't miss anything! It seems we forgot to post this info. Once we get a grip on things (house) I'll have to take the time to post the costs .. not cheap! =)Ken n Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-53703950647364853992012-06-19T20:42:30.787-05:002012-06-19T20:42:30.787-05:00Did I miss the breakdown on the haul out costs?
L...Did I miss the breakdown on the haul out costs?<br /><br />Love the blog and keep following your dreams!<br /><br />Tim n MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-16866570639090513902010-05-28T20:35:08.090-05:002010-05-28T20:35:08.090-05:00Hey, if there are no boats around now, go for it. ...Hey, if there are no boats around now, go for it. I just know how some folks can get! Me, I wear dock rash as a badge of experiences. I probably wouldn't notice the over-spray!<br /><br />My first boat was all epoxy and this one came with factory barrier coat, so blisters are a pain I have yet to know; good luck and take your time. Sounds like you want to get them all in one go.Drew Fryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013965677534522281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-84236531462809369332010-05-28T14:51:58.146-05:002010-05-28T14:51:58.146-05:00Drew, thanks for the advice. We also used a 9&quo...Drew, thanks for the advice. We also used a 9" mohair roller. I will tell Ken about your experience. If we do spray, it is allowed by the boatyard and fortunately there are no boats nearby as of now. We had to order more paint so we'll be working on the blisters this weekend.Ken n Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-3190705152551664812010-05-28T07:30:36.322-05:002010-05-28T07:30:36.322-05:00Thanks Mike! We can't wait to get her back in...Thanks Mike! We can't wait to get her back in the water. Even more, we wish we were leaving as soon as you are for the cruising life. <br /><br />Laura - We had 81 blisters and the boat yard charges $40 a blister. Ouch! Good luck and we look forward to your new sailing blog.Ken n Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-34118551969273931652010-05-28T07:19:08.614-05:002010-05-28T07:19:08.614-05:00Nice.
As a painter I'm sure you know your cr...Nice. <br /><br />As a painter I'm sure you know your craft, but I will share my experience (I painted the same boat twice with perfection - I owned the boat for 17 years and it was bad when I bought it, and I painted it to sell it).<br /><br />I used a mohair roller and didn't tip. I played with the solvent and found that with just enough, it layed down better and with fewer marks than if I tipped, even with the finest brush.<br /><br />But I might have sprayed if the marina would have allowed... but they did not for good reasons. Get ANY overspray on someones 50-foot pride-and-joy and you will be hating life. Some of these folks are pretty obsesive compulsive with reguard to their boats and fo one microscopic spot they will want the hatches replaced, the boat painted , and damages too. I would think twice about spraying, given that there are other boats nearby. Additionally, check the yard rules.<br /><br />I bet the second coat looks better anyway.Drew Fryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013965677534522281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-84485187164557893382010-05-28T05:54:12.357-05:002010-05-28T05:54:12.357-05:00It won't be long now until you have her back i...It won't be long now until you have her back in the water. Congrats on doing such a great job so far!<br /><br />MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335174901497479702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-69836282371303630702010-05-27T22:09:30.652-05:002010-05-27T22:09:30.652-05:00Honestly! I'm beginning to think owning a hous...Honestly! I'm beginning to think owning a house is easier than owning a boat. We planned on moving aboard next week but guess what?! We have blisters (sound familiar?) and you wouldn't believe the quote we received to fix them!! Hans got all fired up and suggested we go down and take care of them ourselves. NO THANK YOU!!!!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17174697892947430149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-74937870000200141142010-05-26T16:47:47.586-05:002010-05-26T16:47:47.586-05:00Thanks for the compliments. We can't wait to ...Thanks for the compliments. We can't wait to see the finished product too (and get Nirvana back in the water). Ken's a contractor so he's sprayed paint quite often, but not a 2-part paint. We'll keep you posted.Ken n Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-64546817087197965792010-05-26T11:44:32.308-05:002010-05-26T11:44:32.308-05:00Wow the hull really does like nice! I understand ...Wow the hull really does like nice! I understand Ken's frustration. I am sure it will look better with the second coat, whether you spray or roll!Pineapple Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046852896932329051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-88399358716079411022010-05-26T11:08:06.542-05:002010-05-26T11:08:06.542-05:00I'll be interested in hearing Ken's experi...I'll be interested in hearing Ken's experience with spray finishing. Does he have previous experience with spraying two-part paints? What type of equipment did he use? What would he recommend to others considering this approach? From the photos, the roll and tip job looks great.Neophyte Cruiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786143804921164212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-361962994494175742010-05-26T10:33:23.144-05:002010-05-26T10:33:23.144-05:00I'm guessing he's going to spray. You hav...I'm guessing he's going to spray. You have that first, most important coat down, so why not.<br /><br />Looking good. I know you are getting excited about getting her back in the water and do some sailing. I know I would be.<br /><br />Have a terrific day. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com