1958 MFG wood finish ??

[WimJall]

I'm replacing the bow and stern wood on the boat, after staining, is using lacquer over kill? Should I use polyurethane? I've been told to do either.

 

[sphelps]

Why not use marine varnish ?
We need pics please .
Its the rules

 

[AShipShow]

Agree, I would use ephiphanes or spar varnish... You will want it to have UV resistance otherwise it will crack and deteriorate in short order unless you will keep it trailered and in a garage all the time.

 

[WimJall]

Haha. I had intentions on using the spar varnish.. I'll get a pic here as soon as I open a photbucket account

 

[WimJall]

 

[WimJall]

 

[sphelps]

Man oh man she’s gunna be a head turner !
Thank you for bringing this ol gal back to life !op2:

 

[Woodonglass]

Epiphanes for that Girl! That's one of the best Spar Varnish's made.

 

[WimJall]

What about something to strip the poly off this?

 

[sphelps]

Thinking that should just sand off fairly well ..

 

[mickyryan]

im betting that's just old varnish , id be surprised if its poly boat looks in awesome shape besides refinishing!

 

[WimJall]

Thanks y'all! Yeah its in great shape other than the deck on bow and stern. I'm hoping to get it done by next weekend.

 

[sphelps]

Are you painting the hull ?
How is the rest of the structure ?
Thats quite a bit of work to do in one week ..:faint2:
What model is she ?

 

[Ned L]

Cute little runabout.
As a note, there is no place for lacquer on a boat.

What are you using for ‘wood’?

yep, that’s a chunk of work to have her in the water this weekend.

The transom almost looks salvageable, the foredeck,... probably not if you want to keep it bright. Is the ply delaminating?

Everyone has their favorite varnish for different reasons.

 

[sphelps]

http://www.fiberglassics.com/library/index.php?title=File:Mfgb58001.jpg

 

[WimJall]

Not painting the hull, only replacing the bow and stern tops. I'm using 1/4" marine plywood I got from local plywood store, the interior is near flawless. The outside pieces I'm changing are honestly the only thing that's weathered. The rest of it is just filthy and needs a good cleaning. A week is clearly pushing it but I like to set a goal haha

 

[WimJall]

Are you painting the hull ?
How is the rest of the structure ?
Thats quite a bit of work to do in one week ..:faint2:
What model is she ?

Ive been told its an Erie.

 

[WimJall]

Did some test fitting. Turned out well. Waiting for the stain to come in. Now to the front.

 

[sphelps]

Looks good !

 

[WimJall]