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9 August 2017 at 12:45 #2698
eric loakes
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9 August 2017 at 12:45 #72518
eric loakes
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I have unknowingly bought a boat which needs waterproofing. Advice please !! Eric.
9 August 2017 at 13:19 #72519
Charles Oates
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Not a lot of info there, is it wood? Fibreglass? Plastic? Does the whole hull need sealing / painting? Or do you have splits? Or water coming in somewhere? What type of boat is it?

I'm sure we can help when we understand the issues.

Chas
9 August 2017 at 13:47 #72520
eric loakes
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It is a plywood hull. There does not appear to be any splits and I feel the whole hull will need sealing. Sorry about the lack of detail !
9 August 2017 at 14:44 #72521
Dodgy Geezer 1
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Is it already painted?
9 August 2017 at 14:47 #72522
Andy C
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Hi Eric

Take a look at the Features page, under tips tricks etc. Look for Finishing and Sealing a Wooden Hull

Oops, copy paste gone mad. Anyway, I found this really helpful and full of good tips. Including the rubbing down and painting process too.

Here is the link – Colin

http://www.modelboats.co.uk/news/article/finishing-and-sealing-of-wooden-hulls/18771

Cheers

Andy

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 09/08/2017 15:08:55
9 August 2017 at 16:54 #72523
eric loakes
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The colour is black; I intend to use Nitromors to remove it ; unless I hear different !! Have made a note of the link, Andy. Eric.

Edited By eric loakes on 09/08/2017 16:56:27
9 August 2017 at 18:00 #72524
Dodgy Geezer 1
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A common technique is to give a hull a resin coat – Z-Poxy is a well-regarded brand…
9 August 2017 at 18:18 #72526
Malcolm Frary
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I found some stuff in B&Q called "Diall", an own brand paint remover. Kinder to plastic than Nitromors (at least, the Nitromors that I remember). While the hull is ply, there might always be some plastic bits lurking under the paint.
9 August 2017 at 19:19 #72530
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Edited By eric loakes on 09/08/2017 19:21:52

Edited By eric loakes on 09/08/2017 19:22:57
9 August 2017 at 19:20 #72531
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9 August 2017 at 19:25 #72533
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9 August 2017 at 19:27 #72534
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Photos now available !!
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