Need advice on sailboat paint

[AJ Roadster NJ]

Gentlemen,

We are refurbishing a 1960 Flying Tern sailboat, which is about 14' length. The hull and top are showing wear and tear and spider cracks and general UV deterioration.

The boat was inexpensive. The idea here is an inexpensive refinish that will last, say, 5 to 10 years. Should we use automotive paint (like a basecoat/clearcoat) or go somewhere like West Marine and spend the big bucks on marine paint. Please remember we're on a budget and this boat does not see salt water.

Any thoughts appreciated.

AJ

[riptide motorsport]

you will need anti fouling paint, should be no more exspensive than auto paint.

here: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&pq=itt+tech&xhr=t&q=antifouling+paint&cp=9&biw=1093&bih=462&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&wrapid=tlif131165043049910&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=160466827871931918&sa=X&ei=hDIuTpTeF-T40gHgytTlAQ&sqi=2&ved=0CH0Q8wIwAw#

[Someday I Suppose]

AJ, I thought you were building a roadster???? :-)

[mrmustang]

Gentlemen,

We are refurbishing a 1960 Flying Tern sailboat, which is about 14' length. The hull and top are showing wear and tear and spider cracks and general UV deterioration.

The boat was inexpensive. The idea here is an inexpensive refinish that will last, say, 5 to 10 years. Should we use automotive paint (like a basecoat/clearcoat) or go somewhere like West Marine and spend the big bucks on marine paint. Please remember we're on a budget and this boat does not see salt water.

Any thoughts appreciated.

AJ

AJ,

Since I grew up on a NJ lake, I suggest the following:

http://www.pettitpaint.com/

Can be purchased from Katz's Marina (Lakeside Ave in Lake Hopatcong)


Bill S.

[Someday I Suppose]

Bill, will the boat fit in your paint booth?

[mrmustang]

Bill, will the boat fit in your paint booth?

Easily :D . However, these marines paints are meant to be brushed on, not sprayed.

Bill S.