Now I have to get my dock guy to change the view in this photo and start putting floats in on the docks...
OK, who's started working on the boat for the Spring 2021 Splash?
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To avail myself of the "generous, NOT" 2 week spring Cod GOM season April 1 - 14, this year, I'm trying to get my boat in early this year, by month end. Took a walk yesterday and while looking up river I decided to remove the snow pile sitting in front of my boat so I can get her out to the yard on Monday for a fresh coat of bottom paint.
Now I have to get my dock guy to change the view in this photo and start putting floats in on the docks...
Now I have to get my dock guy to change the view in this photo and start putting floats in on the docks...
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018
My boat lives in the water so I am going to pull the cover on saturday and finish work I started in the fall.
First MateOriginal Crew346 postsSince 2019
I will start next week on prep. First the trailer. I have to take the boat off the trailer (PITA), fix it and then work on the boat.
I wipe down the boat as it was put away clean. Then a cleaner wax like Meguir’s Flagship Premium Marine wax or Zaino “All in One”. Then a second coat with Collinite–No. 885 Heavy Duty Paste Fleetwax. Then a sealer.
I may try Griots 3-in-1 Ceramic. It works great on the car. It is wipe one and wipe off and seems to last 2 to 3 months on the car.
I wipe down the boat as it was put away clean. Then a cleaner wax like Meguir’s Flagship Premium Marine wax or Zaino “All in One”. Then a second coat with Collinite–No. 885 Heavy Duty Paste Fleetwax. Then a sealer.
I may try Griots 3-in-1 Ceramic. It works great on the car. It is wipe one and wipe off and seems to last 2 to 3 months on the car.
First MateOriginal Crew780 postsSince 2019
I will start next week on prep. First the trailer. I have to take the boat off the trailer (PITA), fix it and then work on the boat.I just got flashbacks to when I used a carjack to lift a boat off the trailer to paint the bottom. PITA is right lol.
I wipe down the boat as it was put away clean. Then a cleaner wax like Meguir’s Flagship Premium Marine wax or Zaino “All in One”. Then a second coat with Collinite–No. 885 Heavy Duty Paste Fleetwax. Then a sealer.
I may try Griots 3-in-1 Ceramic. It works great on the car. It is wipe one and wipe off and seems to last 2 to 3 months on the car.
Collinite is great! When I used to do boat detailing that was my go to.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,665 postsSince 2018
Did some buffing on some gelcoat repair from the fall. Need a little time to bottom paint and paint the trim tabs and Im ready to go. ?
I was thinking of redoing the non skid on my gunnel but I'm gonna save that work for the summer @ the dock.
I was thinking of redoing the non skid on my gunnel but I'm gonna save that work for the summer @ the dock.
First MateOriginal Crew899 postsSince 2019
All done with engine maintenance took the boat out for a ride felt good to be on the water.
First MateOriginal Crew346 postsSince 2019
NOT a fan of West Marine. As I say year after year, Lighthouse Marine Supply in Aquebogue on Edgar Ave just north of the tracks blows their prices away. Not sure how a small local independent can do that to a national retailer.... Even if the prices were even or slightly higher I'd still support the small local shop with better personal service👍
However, the one thing I do get at West is bottom paint and they had a mini preseason 5 day sale for $50 off a gallon.
Went yesterday and picked up a gallon. While there I also bought a self inflatable life jacket for my wife that was also at a good sale price
If all goes in my favor, i'll be prepping and painting the bottom on Saturday!
However, the one thing I do get at West is bottom paint and they had a mini preseason 5 day sale for $50 off a gallon.
Went yesterday and picked up a gallon. While there I also bought a self inflatable life jacket for my wife that was also at a good sale price
If all goes in my favor, i'll be prepping and painting the bottom on Saturday!
CommodoreOriginal Crew7,060 postsSince 2018
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