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Joe Knockwafel
#1 Posted : Monday, January 10, 2011 11:51:32 AM(UTC)
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The kids love hitting the beach. This summer ,I wore the paint off the bow very fast. I dont think the glue on type keep protector will work. I thought about some type of spray on bed liner . Any ldeas???? Not beaching is not an option. Thanks Joe
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#2 Posted : Monday, January 10, 2011 12:58:26 PM(UTC)
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From the website:

DURABAK™ is a tough, single-pack, totally flexible, slip-resistant, waterproof protective polyurethane coating with self-contained recycled rubber granules for an attractive tough-textured finish. When exposed to atmospheric moisture, DURABAK™ undergoes a chemical curing process which changes it from a liquid to a tough polyurethane membrane. It has excellent abrasion and chemical resistance. It is also available in a smooth version without the rubber granules.

According to the site, you would have to remove any A/F paint, etch and prime the aluminum with a primer that is compatible with a moisture-cured polyurethane.

p.s. I would use 4-6 coats of epoxy barrier coat paint between the etch/primer and the durabak 18.
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#3 Posted : Monday, January 10, 2011 11:48:58 PM(UTC)
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I often "beach" the boat, which is natural since Florida is mostly sand anyway.

I have an anchor aft on the cockpit rail, and as I approach the beach I put it down and set it. I cleat it off when the bow is still floating, but nearly on the beach. Then, I jump over with one of the forward anchors and set it in the dry sand forward of the boat. Adjusting both lines puts the boat just where I want her.

Now I am "beached" without actually sitting on the sand, a real advantage in a place where the sand contains rocks and stuff. I learned this in the Bahamas, where it is widely used to moor boats and keep them accessible. Ask SorryDog, I would bet that he has done this a lot.


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#4 Posted : Tuesday, January 11, 2011 2:25:02 AM(UTC)
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I read an article about a test of a new non-skid deck coating in the latest copy of GOOD OLD BOAT magazine at my local library. I think there was a list of other similar products. A coating should offer UV protection, plenty of color choices, easy application, easy cleanup and of course non-skid performance. I'll post the brand names after my next library trip. I may suscribe to the magazine. It is for sail boats but there is plenty of good restoration information.
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:11:11 AM(UTC)
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I also use the method Doug mentioned in his post... Used to "beach it" till I paid big bucks for a bottom redo......grand kids love to go to the "beach" asopposed to anchoring out ....now my wife on the other hand likes anchoring out.....everyone leaves he on the boat when we go to the islands...
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, January 11, 2011 8:00:37 AM(UTC)
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How do you get on and off the boat when it's beached? The bow's kinda high up there.

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Joe Knockwafel
#7 Posted : Tuesday, January 11, 2011 1:06:37 PM(UTC)
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Joe Knockwafel wrote:
The kids love hitting the beach. This summer ,I wore the paint off the bow very fast. I dont think the glue on type keep protector will work. I thought about some type of spray on bed liner . Any ldeas???? Not beaching is not an option. Thanks Joe
I got the pic a little bigger.
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1988 32 sfb 318s 240 hp 1.5 355 hours .Black and white. Hutton interior package. "TIME OUT" Tartans Landing. Goshen KY
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#8 Posted : Tuesday, January 11, 2011 2:09:36 PM(UTC)
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Sweet! I dig that accordian ladder. It must work well and be pretty strong, yes? Probably beats the heck out of a rope ladder.I have also seen boats that have what I would describe a a "plank" ladder.. A couple boards, 2x6's maybe, side by side and then 1x1's attached kind of like steps that is used to go from the bow to the beach.. Your steps seem like a great way to go..Nice boat!
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dependo
#9 Posted : Wednesday, January 12, 2011 3:26:31 AM(UTC)
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Yooper, I read that article. I think that the best I've seen so for to prevent "Marinette toe". It is called KiwiGrip. pachena.com
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#10 Posted : Wednesday, January 12, 2011 6:47:23 AM(UTC)
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Think I think that ladder is pretty cool but I can't help but wonder how easy is it to navigate back up on the boat after a few cold ones! Just sayin....
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#11 Posted : Wednesday, January 12, 2011 11:58:21 AM(UTC)
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Chip got a ladder like that with his 32 Sedan. I don’t know if he has used it yet.
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#12 Posted : Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:49:35 AM(UTC)
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To answer FastJeff, there is no way for me to get down off the bow. I get off at the swim platform and wade in, but the water is usually up to my waist.

The better method is to anchor properly, and take the dinghy in. My 11' dinghy has oars and a sail, so it's not in the same speed category as Jeff's, but then I'm usually not in a big hurry.


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#13 Posted : Thursday, January 13, 2011 3:49:36 AM(UTC)
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To answer FastJeff, there is no way for me to get down off the bow. I get off at the swim platform and wade in, but the water is usually up to my waist.

The better method is to anchor properly, and take the dinghy in. My 11' dinghy has oars and a sail, so it's not in the same speed category as Jeff's, but then I'm usually not in a big hurry.


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Jack Marchand
#14 Posted : Thursday, January 13, 2011 5:58:21 AM(UTC)
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Doug, I don't think anyone here is the same speed as Jeff!!!!! 8' inflateable with a 3.5hp motor and, gasp, oars. JAM
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#15 Posted : Thursday, January 13, 2011 8:02:34 AM(UTC)
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Would someone fwd willys quote that jack posted to Barry s Nancy p and mr Reid
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