waterproofing

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

I have unknowingly bought a boat which needs waterproofing. Advice please !! Eric.

[Charles OatesParticipant @charlesoates31738]

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

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

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 !

[Dodgy Geezer 1Participant @dodgygeezer1]

Is it already painted?

[Andy CParticipant @andyc56856]

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

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

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

[Dodgy Geezer 1Participant @dodgygeezer1]

A common technique is to give a hull a resin coat – Z-Poxy is a well-regarded brand…

[Malcolm FraryParticipant @malcolmfrary95515]

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.

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

Edited By eric loakes on 09/08/2017 19:21:52

Edited By eric loakes on 09/08/2017 19:22:57

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

[eric loakesParticipant @ericloakes85273]

Photos now available !!

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