Hull/Keel Markings

[mike knightParticipant @mikeknight87956]

What is it?

[mike knightParticipant @mikeknight87956]

Currently sanded down the hull to reveal previous keel markings, but does this show how the keel was made and if so what would it have looked like? is there any simular examples? I know i keep asking alot of questions but the majority of the original fixtures of the boat are long gone i need some help in trying to authenticaly restore it.

Mike

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Mike

Can you tell us what the material is in the 4 rectangular holes? I presume it to be filler but there is a chance that it could be lead (or lead beneath filler)

Also it would help us keep track of your progress if you could keep your postings to a single thread.

Paul

[mike knightParticipant @mikeknight87956]

Hi paul, sure im new to forums so its taken me a while to get used to it, from what ive found so far there has been alot of filler, almost a plastic sort of filler im waiting to get a power sander inorder to get rid of the different tones in the staining. Once ive done this i shall concentrate on the 4 rectangular chissled out hull shapes.

I shall keep you updated on a single page

Best

Mike

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Mike

The hull timber looks like pitch pine in which case the staining will be deep within the grain and very difficult to remove. Vintage pond yachts were often made from pitch pine as it was easy to work and fairly cheap, the downside of pitch pine is the need for filling the grain prior to painting (hence the staining)

As the hull is already shaped I think that a power sander might do more harm than good as you run the risk of creating flat spots I would recommend simply using a fine grit paper and sanding gently by hand and then use a filler / primer paint to smooth out the standing grain.

Paul

 

Edited By The Fat Controller on 22/05/2012 07:20:40

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