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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:15:56 GMT
When we bought the boat (17 years ago) the long pole or long shaft was on the boat, and already painted.
I did replace a shorter, rotten pole and then painted both to match.
The old pole or shaft has finally rotted and been broken up.
I wonder (should I replace it) ought I to paint it again or use varnish to protect it from the weather ?
Any thoughts or advice welcome, thanks
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:18:28 GMT
If it's ash just leave it uncoated.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:25:34 GMT
Mine have just been repainted and are 25 years old  They are however Aluminium the best material for a pole. Light and strong. Just not to be used as a lever, that is what the plank is for |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:26:10 GMT
It will be Ash, but I feel it would last longer protected ... is that not the case ?
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:28:21 GMT
I have quite often found lost shafts in the canal or the River. This year I had two out. A well painted blue ash pole about 10ft and a longer 14ft unpainted ash pole.
Both are okay but in the past I have found that painted ones tend to break up quicker. I think it's because cracks in the paint let moisture in and it creeps along and doesn't dry out.
I guess a perfect paint coating done very well with multiple layers would probably be ok but if it is not done right it seems to be a problem.
Having said that one of my best iron boathooks which I found at five paddle lock on the GU is one I gave to the former owner of GU workboat Sudbury and he put an ash shaft on it and painted it in red oxide. I got it back after he sold the boat a few years ago and it's still in great shape stored outdoors on my boat.
Ash poles of course do vary as well in quality.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:38:16 GMT
The shaft I'll be replacing, I surmise is the boat's original (28 years old) and was painted.
I would be happy for a replacement to last as long ... but paint (as the old one was) varnished, or simply left ... outside on the roof 24/7/365?
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:41:57 GMT
28 years seems okay.
Do what you feel is right and aesthetically pleasing.
I can't deal with painted wood but some people are perfectly happy with it.
It's a personal choice.
It's a heavy weight on your mind to try to decide what to do but one hopes you will come to a decision that will be morally and socially justifiable in the modern age.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:57:02 GMT
Thank you.
You've been no help whatsoever.
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 19:58:42 GMT
I'm not here to help or tell you what to do.
I'm am just a guide.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 20:01:20 GMT
So in response to my opening post, you have no thoughts or advice to share, but merely wished to advise me of that.
Thank you.
You've been no help whatsoever ...which was your purpose it seems.
Rog
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 20:06:23 GMT
I have guided you towards not painting the item and leaving it bare.
It is your choice as to how to proceed.
If you view this as not being of any help then all I can say is I tried. And I am trying.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 20:11:58 GMT
Thank you.
I did acknowledge your suggestion of leaving it untreated, which is an option, but asked if it would last longer treated with paint or varnish.
We seem to have progressed no further.
Perhaps I should take a poll ... untreated, painted, or varnished ... which may last longest ?
Rog
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Post by JohnV on Sept 20, 2021 20:20:49 GMT
depends |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2021 20:28:19 GMT
Thank you.
No help whatsoever.
Do you know a 12ft Ash pole is £50 at Midland Chandlers !
That's a lot of dosh.
Rog
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Post by Telemachus on Sept 20, 2021 20:30:35 GMT
We use wood stain on ours. Not prone to cracking or flaking, but preserves the wood.
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