painting below the waterline
Posted: Wed March 14th, 2007, 8:12 pm
I purchased Cris Hawk two years ago and it's time to freshen things up. Most of the visible hull is varnished, so I am sanding back and applying Deks Olg #1. Once that soaks in I will varnish with Deks #2.
However, below this is a "waterline" band of green paint. This is chipped in places. If I sand it off what whould I use for undercoat.
Also, I have power-hosed off the shellfish and muck, and I am now rubbing down the old anti-foul. In some places there are gaps in whatever was under this - with some wood showing. Again, what is the best "undercoat" to protect my hull.
All advice appreciated. (except please don't advise me that I have to take the whole of the underside back to bare wood....I don't think I am up to the job this time round).
Thanks
However, below this is a "waterline" band of green paint. This is chipped in places. If I sand it off what whould I use for undercoat.
Also, I have power-hosed off the shellfish and muck, and I am now rubbing down the old anti-foul. In some places there are gaps in whatever was under this - with some wood showing. Again, what is the best "undercoat" to protect my hull.
All advice appreciated. (except please don't advise me that I have to take the whole of the underside back to bare wood....I don't think I am up to the job this time round).
Thanks