Marinette Boat Forum

Has anyone left the bottom without any paint before? Would it be any different than a bare aluminum bottom house boat? Other than the houseboat has a larger surface area in the water.

I dont think I will get my Fisherman running anytime soon.......maybe I can launch her and someone tow me to the party!

Thanks for all the great information! I have to bottom paint my 32' before putting her back into the water. I have a bunch of pitting I need to address and some of it is pretty deep. Whats the best process to fix with a welder(what wire?) or is it better to prime then use a filler(what type)?

So my project boat hasnt been started in years and was only hooked to a battery charger the whole time while in the water. I have some electrolysis pitting near the corners of the transom where the paint has little Volcano looking cracks. I know I need to repair and repaint the bottom properly befor...

I plan on learning to do this myself. my fisherman has several different pieces that need to be replaced and some zip together. Any tips would be appreciated. what tools did you buy other than the sewing machine?

great idea on the activated charcoal. I have fish tanks so I have plenty of that stuff. I might try putting it in a filter sock then setting it behind a fan to help filter the air in the room.

HA! This smell doesnt smell that bad but it does stick around longer!

I found my M on google earth from before I bought it. Im assuming a lot of you guys have covered slips? Once mine is back on the water I will look for a covered slip to help preserve all the work I plan on putting into her. Too bad lake lanier's photo was taken in the winter and the lake is empty.

Anyone have any suggestions for removing the smell from the foam inside the cushions? My boat had a mildew problem when I got it and the room im currently storing the cushions in stinks. Im afraid after I rebuild the whole interior they will bring the smell back into the boat.

Well said! I like using both sites for different purposes. Its easier to upload videos from my phone to Facebook.........even if the videos are not always to everyone's approval.