C-22 Paint Job How To

[Glenn Smith]

I would like to know if anyone would be interested in sending me some pics

 

[ken]

paint job

Glen.................. I have read all kinds of elaborate way's of raising the boat for painting. Some call for expensive equipment that you may not use that often (after all, you don't paint the hull every year...... or even every 2-3 years).When I painted my bottom last year.... here is the method I used.I got 2 55 gallon drums and a railroad tie (Home Depot). I lowered the bow end of the trailer as low as it would go. I placed the 2 drums(one on each side of the boat) on the back end of the trailer. I placed the railroad tie on top of the drums and slid the drums and tie as far forward as possible so the whole thing fit snug underneath the boat.Then..... I raised the front end of the trailer slowly using the trailer crank until the boat bottom raised about 3 inches off the trailer bunks. The boat is now resting stern end on the railroad tie/drum setup and the bow is resting on the trailer bow roller.3 inches is more than enough room to get your paint brush into that space on which the boat cradles the trailer bunks...... you paint that area.... let it dry..... and then roller the rest of the bottom.It is not fancy... but it works. And it is cheap. Good luck and Happy New Year!kennethbernard2@attbi.com

 

[CHARLIE]

Bottom Paint

Glenn,I removed the swing keel for repairs last year, following the Catalina Direct video with some changes based on my trailer and stuff. While the keel was out, I decided to strip and paintthe bottom. I used chemical stripper and drywall open grit sandpaper. It was a lot of work, but little by little you get it done. I found several sections of minor blistering. I repaired these by sanding out and filling with Interlux filler. I then painted the bottom with the Interlux epoxy barrier coat as directed and finished with bottom paint, re-installed the keel with all new hangers,bolts and pin. I had a local machine shop install a new bushing for the pivot pin. I do have pictures and I'll send them as soon as I find themGood luckCharlie

 

[Dick of Sylvan]

Lifting Boat on Trailer

First, have the trailer on a very level spot, block the wheels, then raise the hull with a small hydraulic jack placed close to the transom along the keel line. (/this requires having a lot of spare blocks on hand to get to right height.) Place 4 x 4 blocks (padded with carpet or cardboard and about a foot long) between bunks and hull. Then raise the front with the jack along the keel line, and block forward. Be sure everything is very secure before working beneath the hull. Also I've read that you can tie your blocks onto the empty trailer when boat is in water, then float boat onto them and pull the trailer out with the boat at the higher level. Seems like it would work well, presuming that you can do your paint job at the launch area. Either way you will have to move the blocks once, to paint where they were the first time.