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Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah I am using an older black and decker orbital that I have used on my cars with good results. Guess it's time to nix that!

It's the original paint so I am assuming gel coat, yes. This is my first sailboat and unlike cars, I am unfamiliar with the finishes.

I just purchased my first sailboat and am trying to restore the original paint on the hull. It is very dull with absolutely no shine what so ever. I wet sanded her slightly to give her a flat and smooth/clean surface. I tried to polish and wax the paint with a buffer and no luck getting any shine. A...

Ok thanks. Couldn't tell your "rookie" status. Great work on your Isle!

It looks just like the original wall paint. Well done. Perhaps you can help me with this. Yesterday I wet sanded a portion of the hull. My goal is to restore the original white hull as best as possible for this season. Even after polishing and waxing the hull after the wet sand, there is no shine or...

Which paint did you use on the cabin walls?

It's so hard to tell by photos but she looks dead sexy to me!!! :)

Awesome video and absolutely gorgeous boat! I am a new member to the site and just picked up my first sailboat; 1966 Islander 21 and am very excited to launch her and continue the work while in the water! Your video is an great inspiration to me!!

Click the Pic for a slideshow of her as she stands now:

Hi Chuck! I am making the transition from power to sail and just picked up my first sailboat; a 1966 Islander 21! Like you I am going to be restoring her. My question to you is how you handled the spider cracks. I read that you just primed over them and then painted. How is this holding up? Did the ...