gelcoat

[WhalerDude]

on my 13 whaler would it be easyer to paint the boat or gelcoat and what would be better looking<br />would i have to sand the inside also

 

[JB]

Re: gelcoat

I have seen imron paint jobs that looked okay, but if the color is wrong they look like paint.<br /><br />I prefer to restore the gelcoat by wet sanding with very fine paper, then buffing. Inside, too.<br /><br />Check continuouswave.com. A lot of guys there restore gelcoat.

 

[WhalerDude]

Re: gelcoat

thanks jb

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: gelcoat

I didn't think linking to other web forums was within the rules. <br /><br />however the site JB linked is a great whaler site - if you can manage to put up with 100% die hard whalers and if you modify it they will chastize you - but don't worry, they don't bite!<br /><br />now having said that, I'm a member there and post somewhat frequently, but I don't have thin skin and don't really care that my whaler isn't 100% factory.<br />(ps..make sure you have spell check on and post correct grammar..or your post will be modified)<br /><br />Here is what I did to my 13' whaler doing a resto with gel-coat instead of paint. Gel is much more durable and repairs easily.<br /><br /> http://www.keltonkrew.com/whaler-restore.htm <br /><br /> http://www.keltonkrew.com/whaler.html <br /><br /><br />I have to agree with JB that gel is the only way to go with these classic boats! JB had a really nice whaler that he sold a while back....wish I could have had it!

 

[imported_Curmudgeon]

Re: gelcoat

(ps..make sure you have spell check on and post correct grammar..or your post will be modified)<br /><br />Why, yeass, one kaan not possibly be a Whaler affectionado if one does not have command of the language, now can one? Talk about anal (not you, that forum)!

 

[JB]

Re: gelcoat

If you can't post with the big dogs, stay on the porch.<br /><br />Many Whalerites like things done right, including use of our language.

 

[imported_Curmudgeon]

Re: gelcoat

It's really amusing how "anal" takes on a new meaning when it comes to Whalerites. Some folks are just a little too eat up with themselves ... in any language.

 

[JB]

Re: gelcoat

Well, it doesn't really matter, does it?<br /><br />There are things we insist on here and things they insist on there. Take your pick.<br /><br />This is not the place to insult another forum or its members, though that might be allowed there.<br /><br />CW is a bottomless well of info about Whalers. If you don't follow their rules and style you wont get much of it.