Saving Old Seagulls

after a few minor repairs i want to repaint my small boat, without going to massive expence could i use ordranry gloss paint,? or what about exterior acralic paint ? i do quite a bit of painting houses inside and out but never a boat
any ideas.

You should use an apropriate system of paint (primer+paint, etc). Colors for outdoor use won't last. Go to a marine store or search on the web for specific productcs.

http://www.boatpaint.co.uk/acatalog/index.html

hi stelios. thanks for info, as a painter i shold have known better i checked out that site it was exellent i spoiled for choice just have to decide what colour.

have had wood boats all my life, the only marine paint I use is the primer, I use good quality undercoat and oil based enamel,

hi chris.
sorry i have not replied been away for a few days my boat is only small under 12 foot, only paid 100 euro for it imight try your way it be a bit cheaper i only be using in fresh water, as long as it last me 4or5 years i be happy cheers,

had mine for 20 years and is only 12', originally it was painted in water based marine paint, it didn't take the knocks to well so repainted it in oil based enamels,
it takes all the knocks and scrapes a lot better, I think marine paints can be overrated for small boats

hi chris.
foregot to mention my boat is fibreglass would oil based enamel still work. cheers

firbeglass paint. loads on ebay but not cheap. Just painting the inside of my 14 footer . 1L tin will do the inside.

talking to a pro- painter to-day, and he says 2 good coats of primer and a good quality gloss or enamel will do it

Happy to have helped, show us pictures of your boat!

in shed at moment i trying to repair, then paint hopefully be done by spring. then i post pics

somehow this post and topic is in totally the wrong place, so I am going to lock it and try and get it moved out of here. If you wish to continue it please start it up again in the main Forum.

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john
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OK now moved and ulocked again, post on!

John
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Let me ask something. I am looking for a petrol resistant paint system (primer & paint) for aluminium parts. I found on ebay a system 150ml+150ml but it costs 18GBP, rather expensive I think for that volume. Does anyone use something similar? Any suggestion?

I have never been a fan of painting aluminium. Why paint when you can polish.
I have finished painting the inside of my boat. Fibreglass paint primer , gloss top coat plus safekote anti slip. Expensive stuff - I hope it works.
I push the boat off the side of the ramp then jump in over the stern. I am getting too old to slip.
total cost around £60. 30 years old but looking like new. Just t-cutted the seats and gunnel.

A real beaut'...can't wait to see a Gull on that!
Congrats...great job Mate!