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- Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:13 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Inside bottompaint
- Replies: 5
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Re: Inside bottompaint
Thanks will look into them
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:17 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Inside bottompaint
- Replies: 5
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Inside bottompaint
Looking at my bottom I see areas of bare wood. This winter I would like to repaint this area and wondering what paint would give the best protection for the wood and against possible wood rot. Do most of paint the interior with a red color or would something else be appropriate. Thanks in advance fo...
- Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:10 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Wood rot
- Replies: 13
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Re: Wood rot
As this was my first post having just joined in August is I appreciate all those that responded to my post. I hope to have the boat in the water next year full time and hopefully that will help with the bilge. My plans are to add an additional battery with a solar trickle charger and maybe 2 additio...
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 5:29 pm
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Wood rot
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9747
Re: Wood rot
Thanks,
I went and purchased one myself because of my concern with the water. Have thought of making some salt water to put in bilge to help against possible rot. How much water do you get usually.
I went and purchased one myself because of my concern with the water. Have thought of making some salt water to put in bilge to help against possible rot. How much water do you get usually.
- Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:17 am
- Forum: Hull Construction
- Topic: Wood rot
- Replies: 13
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Wood rot
This is my first fresh water wood boat. In the past I never worried about water in the bilge since salt water preserves wood. I am worried about possible rot in my 46 17 foot runabout since I get some water in the bilge and not all of it drains. My boat is presently dry storage since a wet slip is c...