32_d3gr33s
Petty Officer 3rd Class
- Joined
- Sep 4, 2010
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- 89
I bought a fiberglass boat last fall, but now need a little help... Its a 16ft fiberglass boat with a '74 135 evinrude outboard. ive got it completely stripped
Question 1...
I want to re-paint the entire boat, but not sure how to go about doing it. I only plan on owning the boat for a couple years top, so i dont need top of the line paint thats going to last 30 years or something. Ive heard of people using automotive spray cans, but dont really want to go that cheap. What would be a good paint for a fiberglass boat? I dont have really anywhere to paint it other than my driveway, so a roll on paint would be best. I was thinking on doing a yellow and black 2 tone, but wasnt sure if black is a good idea or not. if not black than maybe blue and yellow. What paint for the outboard?
Question 2....
I have everything off except the outboard. I plan on building a little stant to hold it (with wheels) but how do i get it from the boat to the stand?
Question 3...
how do i disconnect the cables from the throttle to the outboard, to be able to remove it? also how do i disconnect the steering line?
Question 4... anyone know where to get a cheap fuel tank? looking for around 20gal
Question 5... Whats the easiest way to paint the bottom? I dont have a lot of room to work with. so would i be able to paint it on the trailer, the roll it forward or backwards and paint the spots that got missed where the rollers were? or is there an easier way?
when i got it...
what its like right now...
Thanks for any help!!
Question 1...
I want to re-paint the entire boat, but not sure how to go about doing it. I only plan on owning the boat for a couple years top, so i dont need top of the line paint thats going to last 30 years or something. Ive heard of people using automotive spray cans, but dont really want to go that cheap. What would be a good paint for a fiberglass boat? I dont have really anywhere to paint it other than my driveway, so a roll on paint would be best. I was thinking on doing a yellow and black 2 tone, but wasnt sure if black is a good idea or not. if not black than maybe blue and yellow. What paint for the outboard?
Question 2....
I have everything off except the outboard. I plan on building a little stant to hold it (with wheels) but how do i get it from the boat to the stand?
Question 3...
how do i disconnect the cables from the throttle to the outboard, to be able to remove it? also how do i disconnect the steering line?
Question 4... anyone know where to get a cheap fuel tank? looking for around 20gal
Question 5... Whats the easiest way to paint the bottom? I dont have a lot of room to work with. so would i be able to paint it on the trailer, the roll it forward or backwards and paint the spots that got missed where the rollers were? or is there an easier way?
when i got it...

what its like right now...


Thanks for any help!!