Painting the deck.

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MalibuC

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Jun 4, 2011
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Hunter 31 Panama City
Getting ready to take ownership of a 1984 Hunter 31 that I would like to put a fresh coat of deck paint. I plan to begin with a good pressure washing followed by???

What additional prep needs to be done? Any suggestions on paint selection? How many coats? Once the paint is applied, is there a cure time before walking on? Etc.

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
 
Ed Schenck

Ed Schenck

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
Are you meaning the entire deck, both gelcoat and the non-skid? What exactly?
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
I would suggest that you rethink painting the decks if you are referring to the non-skid. The current finish has lasted for 25 years. If you plan on really using the boat, paint is going to need to be redone every couple of years.

I suggest that you consider either gel coat or something like Kiwi finish.
 
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MalibuC

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Jun 4, 2011
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Hunter 31 Panama City
Steve, I am rethinking the whole painting the deck idea. It seems that a PO painted the deck at some point and it is peeled/flacked mostly off. After reading up on this, several folks have made similar remarks which have deterred me at this point.

Thanks for yor comments.
 
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