Re: 1977 16' Baja
I'll agree with what ondarvr said. What it appears you have there is a metal-flake blue gel-coat which has been clear coated (not by Baja) probably after the gel-coat faded or oxidized. Definately sand off or remove the clear paint layer. In some places you have sanded right down to fiberglass, you probably don't need to go that far. Then again the metal flakes might cause you troubles if they are flaking and lifting, I don't know. But your close up pictures make the blue layer look sound enough to prep for paint, at least from here.<br /><br />It's hard to tell but I think, from the outside in, that the gel-coat is clear, blue/transparent, silver flakes, white, then fiberglass hull construction. Maybe there is no white layer as you don't have any white on the rest of the hull.<br /><br />As long as you are making a big mess
, how are the floor, transom and stringers? What kind of motor are you going to run?<br /><br />I really like the shape of that hull along with the windshield and railings, it will look great when done! Somehow I think Baja stepped backwards for a while with the windshields after yours, mine is chunky and tall, but then it's a walkthrough...<br /><br />Keep us posted, I'd like to see that boat on the prowl again!
