I have noticed several other boats in my area have the non-ski area painted in a contrasting color. To me it looks great. I am considering painting the non-skid on my boat and wonder if anyone has done this and can offer any suggestion or comments either pro or con. Also any suggestions on the type of paint? thanks Chuck S/V Kililani
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LaDonna Bubak - CatalinaOwners
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There have been several discussions on this that you can find in the archives, from pros/cons to actual application. LaDonna
There have been several discussions on this that you can find in the archives, from pros/cons to actual application. LaDonna
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Chuck
Chuck, nice boat!
Chuck: Nice boat, we have a '85 H'31. We are in the process of doing some research on this exact issue on my friends H'30. I am not a proponent of Paint. Unless you go to some of the more expensive 2 part Poly paints you may need to use different things to clean the decks. We have recently found a site that has a method for re-gelcoating your deck. It can be found at www.fiberglass101.com . Looks just as easy as painting and it is permanent. I think that IF you want to paint the non-skid, I would only consider a 2 part polyeurthane. This entire issue has to do with how much you use your boat. If you use it a lot, I'd think that you would want to do something rather permanent. If you don't use it too much then an enamel paint would be OK. There have been several posts on this issue this year. Check out the archives. The only other thing to think of. You may like a contrasting deck color, but if and when you go to sell your boat will the next guy like it just as much?
Chuck: Nice boat, we have a '85 H'31. We are in the process of doing some research on this exact issue on my friends H'30. I am not a proponent of Paint. Unless you go to some of the more expensive 2 part Poly paints you may need to use different things to clean the decks. We have recently found a site that has a method for re-gelcoating your deck. It can be found at www.fiberglass101.com . Looks just as easy as painting and it is permanent. I think that IF you want to paint the non-skid, I would only consider a 2 part polyeurthane. This entire issue has to do with how much you use your boat. If you use it a lot, I'd think that you would want to do something rather permanent. If you don't use it too much then an enamel paint would be OK. There have been several posts on this issue this year. Check out the archives. The only other thing to think of. You may like a contrasting deck color, but if and when you go to sell your boat will the next guy like it just as much?
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Chris Buttaro
Chuck....Be Carefull
I cannot recommend what kind of paint to use, but I do know that a friend of mine painted his non-skid a light grey color. Looked great, but when the sun hit it, the surface got so hot that you could not walk on the deck with your bare feet. I don't think the color caused the heat, I think it was the kind of paint. Wish I could give you more information, but I thought that you should be aware of this potential problem.
I cannot recommend what kind of paint to use, but I do know that a friend of mine painted his non-skid a light grey color. Looked great, but when the sun hit it, the surface got so hot that you could not walk on the deck with your bare feet. I don't think the color caused the heat, I think it was the kind of paint. Wish I could give you more information, but I thought that you should be aware of this potential problem.
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Ed Schenck
Have it started.
This winter I had my lazarette covers(seats) home off my H37C. This is a good way to test colors, non-skid material, etc. I used one part poly(Interlux Brightside) and the Interlux non-skid. I first painted the seats with a color that I mixed, one-third Off-White and two-thirds Pure White. Then I used straight Off-White for the non-skid. I used those little 4 or 5 inch disposable foam rollers. I really like the light coloring compared to the old grey. Eventually I'll get the cockpit sole and then the decks. We'll have to wait and see on the wear factor. See Don Casey's article. Link below. Also check his articles on painting the deck and the topsides. Interlux also has tips: http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/
This winter I had my lazarette covers(seats) home off my H37C. This is a good way to test colors, non-skid material, etc. I used one part poly(Interlux Brightside) and the Interlux non-skid. I first painted the seats with a color that I mixed, one-third Off-White and two-thirds Pure White. Then I used straight Off-White for the non-skid. I used those little 4 or 5 inch disposable foam rollers. I really like the light coloring compared to the old grey. Eventually I'll get the cockpit sole and then the decks. We'll have to wait and see on the wear factor. See Don Casey's article. Link below. Also check his articles on painting the deck and the topsides. Interlux also has tips: http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/
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David
NON-SKID
Ed has offered good advice. Also, I would stay away from gel-coat as it was developed primarily as a method to pop the boats from the mold. Builders call it "poor man's paint". You will notice that all the really high end boats are painted at the factory. Paint provides less care and looks good longer.
Ed has offered good advice. Also, I would stay away from gel-coat as it was developed primarily as a method to pop the boats from the mold. Builders call it "poor man's paint". You will notice that all the really high end boats are painted at the factory. Paint provides less care and looks good longer.
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Nathan
No dark colors!
Watch out for dark colors...my boat has the non-skid in reg. blue and light grey which looked ok but was EXTREMELY hot when the sun hit it...recently repainted my boat to white because of this.
Watch out for dark colors...my boat has the non-skid in reg. blue and light grey which looked ok but was EXTREMELY hot when the sun hit it...recently repainted my boat to white because of this.
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Ken Palmer
Seattle Gray
I used Briteside Polyurethane Topside Paint (Seattle Gray) on my 1981 H33 a few years ago. Rolled on two coats. Added Polymetric Noskid Compound and Interlux Flattening Agent to the second coat. Looks great, no skid, no glare, not hot, lasts a long time. Ken Palmer, S/V Liberty
I used Briteside Polyurethane Topside Paint (Seattle Gray) on my 1981 H33 a few years ago. Rolled on two coats. Added Polymetric Noskid Compound and Interlux Flattening Agent to the second coat. Looks great, no skid, no glare, not hot, lasts a long time. Ken Palmer, S/V Liberty
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