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Old 10-28-2009, 09:57 PM
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larrykin
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Default RE: 7' tall Sailboat


I agree with k4s,

some very gentle sanding of the hull being careful of the gunwales and raised keel lip. That should remove cracks and chips. Repair damaged areas with filler. Then mask and aerosol spray in gloss enamel and clear finish. Retain waterline.

You could try sanding back down to reveal bare timber but.... danger! you could sand too much timber and create thin patches. Also timber beneth may look nasty. Is the wood teak or cedar? Might just be ply. In the real world, boats like this are normally painted.

She will look great with a minimal repaint .

My 2 cents.

Larry L.