Prepping for Topside Restoration and Paint.

Corrosion, Paint, Through Hulls, etc.
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Prepping for Topside Restoration and Paint.

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I've been there. As you know, it's much easier to do the work with the boat in the water: it is back-breaking to go up and down a ladder carrying stuff. One day someone stopped me and said he heard I was seen walking down the dock with the kitchen sink. (Actually the whole countertop.) I confirmed the rumor. Most of these folks would not have the slightest idea how to do this sort of work and I believe they appreciate those who do. It all pays off when they give you compliments on the finished product.

Good luck.

Happy New Year!

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Excellant! Thanks! I want to do the same thing soon though it probably wont be this winter. I am working on replacing the aft deck currently and then the trailer is getting an overhaul. The information you provide is appreciated and i wish you the best of luck.
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I can testify as one of his dock neighbors that he is doing a bang up job. Doing everything the way it should have been done . Many up grades in wiring , insulation and interior. Even has a washer & dryer. It will be the nicest Marinette I have seen when it gets done.
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they are letting you paint her in the water??
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That's what I want to know!

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Looking good. Question about the bow rails. Are they thru bolted, and if so how do you get to the nuts? Or are they simply screwed in? I want to do some repair on deck that will require removing but was not sure of their installation process.
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Screwed in. When we repainted, my effort to save money was to remove the bow rails and all other external h'ware and replace them. I worked carefully to get out screw by screw. When done, I was told by yard mechanic I didn't have to be so careful. Muscling them out didn't matter. enlarged holes could be filled by the next larger screw size. duh. . . lots of wasted time but then again, I was retired and where was I going anyway.

Please do yourself a favor and read Jeff's post with a method to reattach rails using special rivnuts and washers so rails aren't sitting in direct conact with deck. this is super advice!!
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Your yard mechanic will use any old screw he dug out of the bottom of his tool box. You should keep a supply of new #8 and #10 stainless screews and only move up when you have to. Also use Tef-gel.
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