Caulking, Priming, Painting Hull on lapstrake Cruiser
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Caulking, Priming, Painting Hull on lapstrake Cruiser
Hello Everyone,
We are in the process of repainting our Cruiser. The hull has been sanded smooth and is ready for repair caulk, primer and paint.
We purchased Interlux Brightside Blu-Glo white and Ocean Blue to paint above and below the water line.
We need to know what kind of caulk and primer to use before we paint. Have seen some comments on Boatlife caulk and wondered if there is a preference for what type to use. We also need to know what type of primer to use.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Roberta
We are in the process of repainting our Cruiser. The hull has been sanded smooth and is ready for repair caulk, primer and paint.
We purchased Interlux Brightside Blu-Glo white and Ocean Blue to paint above and below the water line.
We need to know what kind of caulk and primer to use before we paint. Have seen some comments on Boatlife caulk and wondered if there is a preference for what type to use. We also need to know what type of primer to use.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Roberta
Roberta Bolt
1963 302 Commander
1963 302 Commander
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As I read Don Dannenberg's "" Wooden Runabout Restoration Guide" there is quite a bit of information on how caulking dry seams will cause the planking to split apart when the wood gets wet and swells. Just thought I'd toss this out there as a caveat on caulking where perhaps none is needed.
Brian
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The caulk is pretty sound, it is just rough looking... as though the previous person did not smooth it out very well. The boat was in the water last summer and did not take on any water. The inside seams are very clean as well as the boards.
We are just going to go over some areas with a good silicone caulk. Prime and paint. I think this will be sufficient.
Thank you for your responses. I appreciate the help!
We are just going to go over some areas with a good silicone caulk. Prime and paint. I think this will be sufficient.
Thank you for your responses. I appreciate the help!
Roberta Bolt
1963 302 Commander
1963 302 Commander
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Roberta,
I do not recommend using silicone caulking. To hard to remove in the future and often new caulking will not stick to old silicone caulk.
I recommend "Boat Life" caulkings. Made for marine use and can be sanded and removed in the future if need be. Also it has good adhesion and stays flexible allowing the wood to move without causing any problems.
Boat Life caulk is not cheap but is worth the money.
Good Luck,
Phill
I do not recommend using silicone caulking. To hard to remove in the future and often new caulking will not stick to old silicone caulk.
I recommend "Boat Life" caulkings. Made for marine use and can be sanded and removed in the future if need be. Also it has good adhesion and stays flexible allowing the wood to move without causing any problems.
Boat Life caulk is not cheap but is worth the money.
Good Luck,
Phill
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How well is the paint sticking to it that is currently on there?
Bill is correct inregards to paint sticking to it although I believe that they now make some that is "paintable"
As Phil said it is hard to remove, tends to look like "flubber". Anyone remember that?
Will be very stretchy unless it is really old and then chances are it isn't silicone.
Karl.
Bill is correct inregards to paint sticking to it although I believe that they now make some that is "paintable"
As Phil said it is hard to remove, tends to look like "flubber". Anyone remember that?
Will be very stretchy unless it is really old and then chances are it isn't silicone.
Karl.
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Roberta,
Generally silicone caulk will have a shin to it's surface or when you cut it with a knife the surface will have a shin and be rubbery. Most other caulking will not have this shin, but there is no possitive way of knowing until you try paint it or applying caulk in the area again.
Best is to strip out as much of the old caulking as you can and recaulk and paint.
If what was used was Boat Life you should be able to sand it smooth and repaint. Boat Life will remain rubbery for it's life. Also it needs to cure completely beofre painting or the paint will not dry until all the solvent has evaporated from the caulking. Follow the directions on the tube and you should not have a problem.
Good Luck,
Phill
Generally silicone caulk will have a shin to it's surface or when you cut it with a knife the surface will have a shin and be rubbery. Most other caulking will not have this shin, but there is no possitive way of knowing until you try paint it or applying caulk in the area again.
Best is to strip out as much of the old caulking as you can and recaulk and paint.
If what was used was Boat Life you should be able to sand it smooth and repaint. Boat Life will remain rubbery for it's life. Also it needs to cure completely beofre painting or the paint will not dry until all the solvent has evaporated from the caulking. Follow the directions on the tube and you should not have a problem.
Good Luck,
Phill
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