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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 21:03:54 GMT
I must have done this a hundred times over the years,but since I bought this tug shell its turned into a proper chore.
The problem is that because she sits so low in the water whenever I moor up keeping paint on the Gunwales is nigh
on impossible.Initially I bought a high build primer undercoat and I think Rylard black paint from Bottom Lock at
Braunston and it gave a great finish.Last year however I keyed the black up and just applied a fresh coat of Black
Weathershield and it just hasn't lasted,a problem worsened by poor levels in the pound between Soulbury and
Stoke Hammond last year.Does anyone have a tip to pass on regarding types of paint,I think its just one of those
grin and bear it jobs that no matter what you use you won't prevent wear and tear
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 21:11:43 GMT
I made fender guards that drop into the water and Go down the whole length of the boat. They hold the boat 9 inches off the bank. 40ft of rope and two oblong fenders.
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Post by loafer on May 3, 2016 22:13:27 GMT
Picture?
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2016 22:16:43 GMT
I'll put one up tomorrow. |
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Post by loafer on May 3, 2016 22:17:24 GMT
Cool!
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Post by Higgs on May 7, 2016 10:03:05 GMT
I must have done this a hundred times over the years,but since I bought this tug shell its turned into a proper chore. The problem is that because she sits so low in the water whenever I moor up keeping paint on the Gunwales is nigh on impossible.Initially I bought a high build primer undercoat and I think Rylard black paint from Bottom Lock at Braunston and it gave a great finish.Last year however I keyed the black up and just applied a fresh coat of Black Weathershield and it just hasn't lasted,a problem worsened by poor levels in the pound between Soulbury and Stoke Hammond last year.Does anyone have a tip to pass on regarding types of paint,I think its just one of those grin and bear it jobs that no matter what you use you won't prevent wear and tear
It's very prone to damage, not alot that you can do to alter that, unless you gross out on fenders. It's not unusual to take the blacking up to the 'catwalk'. One boat I'd recently painted came back after about a week. They'd scratched the gunnels to hell. I was livid, because my boss had the gunnels painted again, by me, for free. Goodwill stuff.
Blacking is probably the most resistant and repairable option.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2016 16:14:47 GMT
I must have done this a hundred times over the years,but since I bought this tug shell its turned into a proper chore. The problem is that because she sits so low in the water whenever I moor up keeping paint on the Gunwales is nigh on impossible.Initially I bought a high build primer undercoat and I think Rylard black paint from Bottom Lock at Braunston and it gave a great finish.Last year however I keyed the black up and just applied a fresh coat of Black Weathershield and it just hasn't lasted,a problem worsened by poor levels in the pound between Soulbury and Stoke Hammond last year.Does anyone have a tip to pass on regarding types of paint,I think its just one of those grin and bear it jobs that no matter what you use you won't prevent wear and tear
It's very prone to damage, not alot that you can do to alter that, unless you gross out on fenders. It's not unusual to take the blacking up to the 'catwalk'. One boat I'd recently painted came back after about a week. They'd scratched the gunnels to hell. I was livid, because my boss had the gunnels painted again, by me, for free. Goodwill stuff.
Blacking is probably the most resistant and repairable option.
I think your right Higgs its just a grin and bear it situation.I always paint by the side of the cut and therefore try and find a low section of towpath as the shell sits so low in the water. Of course years ago an EO would come up and see what you were doing and overstaying wasn't an issue if the weather was inclement but now you could end up in Enforcement.I just hate that intransigent attitude. |
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Post by peterboat on May 7, 2016 19:30:36 GMT
I zingered my gunnels then zinger blacked them really tough finish but going grey so I have earmarked a spot for the job and will sort it next month
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Post by loafer on May 7, 2016 19:46:17 GMT
I zingered my gunnels then zinger blacked them really tough finish but going grey so I have earmarked a spot for the job and will sort it next month Does this translate to: 'I fingered my bollocks then scratched me arse, but I'm a bit old and will have to finish it off next month'? |
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Post by macwolfelee on May 7, 2016 19:47:07 GMT
Have I got this wrong? I thought the gunwale was the top edge of the hull - the horizontal bit you walk on and paint with non-slip? All the definitions I've seen seem to agree with this, but people here seem to be talking about the hull side, protected by fenders.
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2016 19:56:06 GMT
Have I got this wrong? I thought the gunwale was the top edge of the hull - the horizontal bit you walk on and paint with non-slip? All the definitions I've seen seem to agree with this, but people here seem to be talking about the hull side, protected by fenders. No you are correct,its just I paint from that top edge you talk about right down the side to the rubbing strip generally in black |
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Post by macwolfelee on May 7, 2016 20:06:27 GMT
Yes, so do I. But this time I've had the whole lot painted, above and below the waterline, and the bottom, with 2-part epoxy, apart from the gunwale itself, which has remained with its original black non-slip (10 years now, and only a few repairs!)
I'll report back as to how this stands up when I can go anywhere (presently stuck on a 10 mile stretch of the C&H/Rochdale until the end of June). |
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Post by peterboat on May 7, 2016 23:19:54 GMT
I zingered my gunnels then zinger blacked them really tough finish but going grey so I have earmarked a spot for the job and will sort it next month Does this translate to: 'I fingered my bollocks then scratched me arse, but I'm a bit old and will have to finish it off next month'? Not quite the paint was in a tin somewhere else so couldnt do it last week |
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