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Marshall Wright
Rough Carpentry Apprentice
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Boat Name: s/v Sunset
Boat Type: Pacific Seacraft 25T
Location: Annapolis, MD

Painting Interior

Post by Marshall Wright »

Greetings,

I've read lots of the posts regarding painting bilges, storage areas and interiors. I have to do all three. Question, can I use Bilgecoat for both the bilge and storage hatch areas? Is bilgecoat somwhat too rough for a hatch areas?????

Or should I switch to a more smooth finishing paint for the hatches? The posts on interior finishes were most helpful and I know what to paint in those high visibility areas.

Thanks for any helpful hints.

Marshall
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Shoalcove
Skilled Systems Installer
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Location: New Brunswick, Canada

Post by Shoalcove »

I used some Bilgecoat in my engine"room" last summer and quite liked it. I intend to use in in some storage lockers this spring since it looked good and had a smooth finish. Seems very suited to the purpose IMHO. Best regards, David
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LazyGuy
Candidate for Boat-Obsession Medal
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Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:31 pm
Boat Name: Paper Moon
Boat Type: Luders 33 (Allied Boat Co.)
Location: Mystic CT

Post by LazyGuy »

Ditto. I used it under the vanity in the head. Great stuff.

A friend of mine uses bilgecoat for the deck of his 18' pointer. It has held up for at least three years of abuse.
Cheers

Dennis
Luders 33 "Paper Moon" Hull No 16

Life is too short to own an ugly boat.
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