I had power washed the bottom yesterday because I didn't want to be working in mud painting the bottom.
The first thing we did was take the shrink wrap and frame off. Went so quickly, I didn't get pictures!
Melissa started taping off the waterline for bottom paint.
After a quick light sand, the bottom got painted with VC17 in less than a hour. Much quicker with two people with foam rollers.
Next was a thorough wash of the hull, with soapy water and Spray Nine, and a rinse. There are some dock ouches on the starboard side caused by an exposed chain box on our slip last year. Really should fix them, but my re-gel coating abilities suck! The dings are just cosmetic.
Next was a polish with Aqua Buff 2000 compound and the Dewalt buffer. Melissa got the hang of it.
Next was another thorough wash/rinse of the hull, followed by an application of 3M marine wax and a buff with a fresh woolen pad on the buffer.
She came out great:
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| DONE |
Melissa spent about half an hour cleaning the rudder, and attached the tiller.
In the above photo, you can see the pieces of the frame (PVC pipes) and the shrink wrap we used to keep out of the inevitable mud that forms from washing.
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| Looking good |
Dockmates Scott and Todd were doing the same things on Scott's Tanzer 26 beside us.
The Tanzer's cradle is sinking in the ground on one side, causing the boat to list:
We propped some lumber under the cradle to keep it from sinking more.
I got the outboard motor going; she is now ready for the water.
Melissa and I got the mast over to the lawn to get prepped.
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