Paints

PS Advisor 12/01/98

Corroded Zipper HeadsIve been working to restore a 1985 Ericson 32 which had been totally neglected for a number of years. It is now...

Offshore Log:Another Year, Another Bottom Paint

By the time we finally moved westward from Trinidad in late September, Calypso had spent most of the 1998 hurricane season in Trinidad, south...

Marsolve: Marine Descaler

An old product is being introduced to a new market. Marsolve has been used for years to treat and clean steam boilers and other...

Strippers 2000: Peel Away Still Champ

What can we possibly say about bottom paint stripping that we haven’t already said?ConclusionWhen it comes to removing layers of old bottom paint, there...

Fiberglass Hull Restorers : 21-month Report

Remember when your boat was new? Chances are that if youve had it for more than a few years, the once-shiny gelcoat has become...

Measure Twice, Mix Once?

We decided to paint our masts ourselves. Why not? How hard could it be? My friend Bill and I had done virtually everything else...

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Gelcoat CrazingFor the past (too many to admit) years I have been working on the completion of a Corbin 39. Recently I have noticed...

Peel Away Still Most Effective Bottom Paint Stripper

Along with changing the engine oil, stripping multiple layers of old bottom paint has to be one of the most onerous jobs a boat...

Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...