Is there a better feeling than when......

[sprocker]

After weeks of scraping, sanding, multiple coats of epoxy primer, underwater primer and antifoul........

You finally peel off the masking tape!!

[shibbs]

I agree, it's a satisfying moment! A real horrible job to get to that stage!!

[BruceK]

Yep. Know it well..........

Last year I swore I'd never do it again and get a professional to do it next time. This year I could not find a professional to do it nor one that the HM yard would accept and had to do it again myself. Got to be the worst job in the world and tbh, one that will serve you until about August before you will need to touch up. Kinda makes you wonder why we put so much effort into it.

[sprocker]

Kinda makes you wonder why we put so much effort into it.

This time next month we will know exactly why we put so much effort in Bruce.

[Ianfs]

Got to be the worst job in the world and tbh, one that will serve you until about August before you will need to touch up. Kinda makes you wonder why we put so much effort into it.

'Cos you're good at it and you love it really!

After weeks of scraping, sanding, multiple coats of epoxy primer, underwater primer and antifoul........
You finally peel off the masking tape!!

Well done, I bet you're ultra excited now?

[BruceK]

Got to be the worst job in the world and tbh, one that will serve you until about August before you will need to touch up. Kinda makes you wonder why we put so much effort into it.

'Cos you're good at it and you love it really!

No, this is after scraping. Now I have to sand then paint. Please note the puddles and mud one has to lie in to do the job. Good doesn't enter into it.

[sprocker]

Well done, I bet you're ultra excited now?

You could say that Ian!

Wash and wax this coming weekend, then she's back in the water.

[Ianfs]

Wash and wax this coming weekend, then she's back in the water

Ooowooowooo! Happy Days!

Please note the puddles and mud one has to lie in to do the job. Good doesn't enter into it.

My Grandmother, who incidentally was a tough old girl, used to say to me that I was not made from sugar or salt, so I wouldn't melt in mud or rain. It didn't help much when I was cold and covered in bruises after rugby! Consequently I fully understand your pain Bruce.

What I would say however is that I can see where you have caught the scraper on the hull but, as you have said, its not a big deal. Those older American hulls can be at least 2ft thick in places, I've seen photos of hulls like yours slammed onto rocks in a storm and the rocks broke.

[BruceK]

Yes. Having used the electric scraper I would not use it again. It does what it is meant to do a bit too efficiently. Sanding the AF however was not an option that was allowed and the boat was in desperate need to shed some old AF. the base coat on which it was sitting had oxidised a bit and was not fit for putting anything over. Hopefully I will not need to repeat this for at least another 5 plus years.

[Ianfs]

Hopefully I will not need to repeat this for at least another 5 plus years.

And all this on your birthday too.