I have a rather large refurbishing project ahead of me. What is the best way to repair the no-skid decking and top-side fiberglass?
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Depends on what you need to do
Pick up a copy of Don Casey's book "This Old Boat". Every time I pick it up I learn something new. Also try this website: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/141391/how_to_repair_a_damaged_balsa_core.html
Pick up a copy of Don Casey's book "This Old Boat". Every time I pick it up I learn something new. Also try this website: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/141391/how_to_repair_a_damaged_balsa_core.html
nonskid mold
You can buy mold from a place in texas . Catalina CS can get you the #.It hard to make the NS look good .You can fix bolt hols or small spots 2"x2" or so. The nonskid guys make it look easy they have a video .I am recoreing a C 30 and its a big job! Im repainting my decks with epoxy paint .The nonskide will be Kewi grip but im doing the whole boat.Lots of work .I hope i will be in the water next year .my boat is in a 40' garage in my yard .It snowing today so all i can work on is small spots. John
You can buy mold from a place in texas . Catalina CS can get you the #.It hard to make the NS look good .You can fix bolt hols or small spots 2"x2" or so. The nonskid guys make it look easy they have a video .I am recoreing a C 30 and its a big job! Im repainting my decks with epoxy paint .The nonskide will be Kewi grip but im doing the whole boat.Lots of work .I hope i will be in the water next year .my boat is in a 40' garage in my yard .It snowing today so all i can work on is small spots. John
Ok, I am going to try to keep this quick.
If you have questions ask them. The best way is to make a mold is from your deck. This is easy. First use some PVA spray mold release on a section of your deck. Then apply some either epoxy or polyester filled matt and roll it into your deck. Let it cure and pop it off. This when cured will be the negative mold for your repair. Sorry for the short reply, I am trying to get to bed. r.w.landau
If you have questions ask them. The best way is to make a mold is from your deck. This is easy. First use some PVA spray mold release on a section of your deck. Then apply some either epoxy or polyester filled matt and roll it into your deck. Let it cure and pop it off. This when cured will be the negative mold for your repair. Sorry for the short reply, I am trying to get to bed. r.w.landau
This worked great for me
A company by the name of Durabak makes a one-part polyurethane coating that can be rolled on to whatever thickness required. It is available in a multitude of colors and it contains rubber granuals to provide excellent non-skid properties. It fills/covers hairline cracks and is extremely durable and versatile. It completely filled and covered my worn-out non-skid which was actually flaking-off the deck in chunks. They have a web-site; enter durabak in your serach engine for details. All of their "claims" are 100% accurate.
A company by the name of Durabak makes a one-part polyurethane coating that can be rolled on to whatever thickness required. It is available in a multitude of colors and it contains rubber granuals to provide excellent non-skid properties. It fills/covers hairline cracks and is extremely durable and versatile. It completely filled and covered my worn-out non-skid which was actually flaking-off the deck in chunks. They have a web-site; enter durabak in your serach engine for details. All of their "claims" are 100% accurate.
Tim a little more info please.
Tim, I want to paint my decks and was considering Durabak. What was your prep and how long has it been since you painted, IE how has it held up? I read on another thread that Durabak was prone to retaining dirt, how hard is it to clean? Got any pics of the finished job?
Tim, I want to paint my decks and was considering Durabak. What was your prep and how long has it been since you painted, IE how has it held up? I read on another thread that Durabak was prone to retaining dirt, how hard is it to clean? Got any pics of the finished job?
I just did my O'Day 27.
I had to recore part of the foredeck. After much searching, I found KiwiGrip and I absolutely love it. My 27' O'Day should have used 1 gallon but I started putting it on too thick while I was learning to use it so I had to order an extra quart. It is easy to apply but you MUST - ABSOLUTELY MUST removing your masking tape IMMEDIATELY after each section (as you work) before it sets-up and starts to dry. I just bought a 35' Chris Craft that needs the foredeck recored. Even though it was cheap, I would have passed on it if I didn't already know how easy this Kiwi Grip is to use and how nice it looks and feels after applied. I'm one very satisfied customer!
I had to recore part of the foredeck. After much searching, I found KiwiGrip and I absolutely love it. My 27' O'Day should have used 1 gallon but I started putting it on too thick while I was learning to use it so I had to order an extra quart. It is easy to apply but you MUST - ABSOLUTELY MUST removing your masking tape IMMEDIATELY after each section (as you work) before it sets-up and starts to dry. I just bought a 35' Chris Craft that needs the foredeck recored. Even though it was cheap, I would have passed on it if I didn't already know how easy this Kiwi Grip is to use and how nice it looks and feels after applied. I'm one very satisfied customer!
before you paint ???
check this out there is a guy charlie in san diego who sent me a sample of this stuff when i redo mine this is it. its about$45 sqft but there is no maintainance glue it down and forget about it so before you freak at the price think about what a new teak deck will cost you in time and materials over the next 8yrs *!
check this out there is a guy charlie in san diego who sent me a sample of this stuff when i redo mine this is it. its about$45 sqft but there is no maintainance glue it down and forget about it so before you freak at the price think about what a new teak deck will cost you in time and materials over the next 8yrs *!
Kiwi Grip
Two Hunters in our marina have Kiwi Grip. It looks very close to the original stuff. If it lasts as long as the original it will be a real winner. Personally I do not like the gray (too bluish), but it is very similar to the original color. Follow the instructions and you will have a job that looks like the factory (only better traction).
Two Hunters in our marina have Kiwi Grip. It looks very close to the original stuff. If it lasts as long as the original it will be a real winner. Personally I do not like the gray (too bluish), but it is very similar to the original color. Follow the instructions and you will have a job that looks like the factory (only better traction).
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