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by kmuleadams
Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:13 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Inside bottompaint
Replies: 5
Views: 3702

Re: Inside bottompaint

Thanks will look into them :shock:
by kmuleadams
Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Inside bottompaint
Replies: 5
Views: 3702

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...
by kmuleadams
Fri Sep 16, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Wood rot
Replies: 13
Views: 9747

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...
by kmuleadams
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.
by kmuleadams
Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:17 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Wood rot
Replies: 13
Views: 9747

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...