Another 13-footer Saved - Moderated Discussion Areas

  ContinuousWave
  Whaler
  Moderated Discussion Areas
  ContinuousWave: Whaler Repairs/Mods
  Another 13-footer Saved

search | FAQ | profile | register | author help

Author Topic:   Another 13-footer Saved

rear view posted 01-08-2015 04:35 PM ET (US)
I have been looking through this forum for quite a while now, but this is my first post. This site has been a huge help for me. I recently found a 13-foot Boston Whaler boat that I picked up for a good price. The seller had the boat listed as a 1985, but I know it's not--lack of a "smirk." The boat has no [HIN] number and was issued a [registration] number by Georgia. [The seller] said the boat was his father's and that he didn't know much about it.
The boat was structurally great, but cosmetically not so much. The boat had also had a tree fall on its side, and, while they did a good sound repair, it was ugly as all sin. The entire boat was painted with (what looks like an) epoxy with a coloring agent, and even spray paint in some spots. The wood is in decent shape and should all be able to be saved. The [seller] said the boat was originally a government boat that his dad picked up. You could still make out "U.S." and "survey" on one side.
The engine is a 1985 Mercury 25-HP tiller with electric start and stop. Compression was strong and even and it runs like a top.
When I told the guy I planned to restore it he kinda looked at me dumbfounded and said, "Why would you do that? Just use it like it is." He just doesn't get it.
I played around with the boat for a few months until I started the restoration. I have gotten the entire bottom sanded. I went though about three layers of paint. One even appeared to be anti-fouling paint under the epoxy. I'm about to start the fairing. No major repairs needed. Just a little filling, and one little spot which is through the fiberglass. Never took on any water as far as I can tell.
The hull is still very light, and, after I stripped the interior, I could lift a corner with one hand. By the way, I used to actually enjoy sanding. After this boat I will be happy if I never touch one again. I went through about fifty 60-grit sanding disks. And I haven't event started the interior.
I plan to paint the entire boat with InterLux Perfection, rolling and tipping in my garage. Exterior and interior will both be white. I'm not very fond of the blue. Otherwise I will keep it fairly close to original.
I will order a new rub rail and refinish the wood.
I wanted to start this thread to keep track of my work and possibly get some emotional support. I will always take some constructive criticism or questions if you have any.
See: http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/popofosho/library/ Mobile%20Uploads?sort=3&page=1
dg22 posted 01-14-2015 06:54 PM ET (US)
I used the roll and tip method when I painted my 13 footer about 5 years ago and I was happy with results. If you can get someone to help you with the tip part it really helps.
http://s1004.photobucket.com/user/dg22/media/Whaler/WhaleronTrailer.jpg. html?sort=3&o=0
I re-did the bottom paint a few years back and went with VC 17m by Interlux anti-fouling paint. I like this bottom paint. You simply power-wash the bottom once a year and re-apply. Since I keep my boat in the water all summer the scum and algae can really build up on the bottom. With this bottom paint it all comes off easily when washing the bottom at the end of the season. The paint is also very thin, almost like a stain so there is little build up over the years.
http://s1004.photobucket.com/user/dg22/media/Bottom%20Paint/DSC01361. jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
Best of luck. I can sure relate to your sanding comment. While on the topic of sanding, make sure have a very good sanding mask when sanding boat paint, particularly anti-fouling paint.
rear view posted 01-15-2015 07:29 PM ET (US)
Thanks. Your boat looks great. I have employed my dad to tup off behind me.
I'm not planning to bottom paint as this will be strictly a trailer boat. I can't afford a boat slip anyways lol.
You are definitely rigthe about the mask. I went through 2 dust masks on the bottom alone. After seeing the masks when I was done I wish I would have purchased and actual respirator but what's done is done

Hop to:

Contact Us | RETURN to ContinuousWave Top Page

Powered by: Ultimate Bulletin Board, Freeware Version 2000
Purchase our Licensed Version- which adds many more features!
© Infopop Corporation (formerly Madrona Park, Inc.), 1998 - 2000.

Author	Topic: Another 13-footer Saved
rear view	posted 01-08-2015 04:35 PM ET (US) I have been looking through this forum for quite a while now, but this is my first post. This site has been a huge help for me. I recently found a 13-foot Boston Whaler boat that I picked up for a good price. The seller had the boat listed as a 1985, but I know it's not--lack of a "smirk." The boat has no [HIN] number and was issued a [registration] number by Georgia. [The seller] said the boat was his father's and that he didn't know much about it. The boat was structurally great, but cosmetically not so much. The boat had also had a tree fall on its side, and, while they did a good sound repair, it was ugly as all sin. The entire boat was painted with (what looks like an) epoxy with a coloring agent, and even spray paint in some spots. The wood is in decent shape and should all be able to be saved. The [seller] said the boat was originally a government boat that his dad picked up. You could still make out "U.S." and "survey" on one side. The engine is a 1985 Mercury 25-HP tiller with electric start and stop. Compression was strong and even and it runs like a top. When I told the guy I planned to restore it he kinda looked at me dumbfounded and said, "Why would you do that? Just use it like it is." He just doesn't get it. I played around with the boat for a few months until I started the restoration. I have gotten the entire bottom sanded. I went though about three layers of paint. One even appeared to be anti-fouling paint under the epoxy. I'm about to start the fairing. No major repairs needed. Just a little filling, and one little spot which is through the fiberglass. Never took on any water as far as I can tell. The hull is still very light, and, after I stripped the interior, I could lift a corner with one hand. By the way, I used to actually enjoy sanding. After this boat I will be happy if I never touch one again. I went through about fifty 60-grit sanding disks. And I haven't event started the interior. I plan to paint the entire boat with InterLux Perfection, rolling and tipping in my garage. Exterior and interior will both be white. I'm not very fond of the blue. Otherwise I will keep it fairly close to original. I will order a new rub rail and refinish the wood. I wanted to start this thread to keep track of my work and possibly get some emotional support. I will always take some constructive criticism or questions if you have any. See: http://s1383.photobucket.com/user/popofosho/library/ Mobile%20Uploads?sort=3&page=1
dg22	posted 01-14-2015 06:54 PM ET (US) I used the roll and tip method when I painted my 13 footer about 5 years ago and I was happy with results. If you can get someone to help you with the tip part it really helps. http://s1004.photobucket.com/user/dg22/media/Whaler/WhaleronTrailer.jpg. html?sort=3&o=0 I re-did the bottom paint a few years back and went with VC 17m by Interlux anti-fouling paint. I like this bottom paint. You simply power-wash the bottom once a year and re-apply. Since I keep my boat in the water all summer the scum and algae can really build up on the bottom. With this bottom paint it all comes off easily when washing the bottom at the end of the season. The paint is also very thin, almost like a stain so there is little build up over the years. http://s1004.photobucket.com/user/dg22/media/Bottom%20Paint/DSC01361. jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Best of luck. I can sure relate to your sanding comment. While on the topic of sanding, make sure have a very good sanding mask when sanding boat paint, particularly anti-fouling paint.
rear view	posted 01-15-2015 07:29 PM ET (US) Thanks. Your boat looks great. I have employed my dad to tup off behind me. I'm not planning to bottom paint as this will be strictly a trailer boat. I can't afford a boat slip anyways lol. You are definitely rigthe about the mask. I went through 2 dust masks on the bottom alone. After seeing the masks when I was done I wish I would have purchased and actual respirator but what's done is done