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  1. Berdink

    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    Checking things out, the current gelcoat is looking old and peeled away from the plywood floor with not much effort. If I was to scuff it up what's there and put a coat of paint over it all to tide me over, would there be an issue with using Rust-Oleum Oil-Based on the currently exposed...
  2. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I was thinking of putting a fresh coat of new gelcoat, but then started thinking if there are issues with the floor below, it would be a waste of energy and materials to cover a surface that needs work. I'm leaning towards just patching the bad areas and putting a non-slip paint over it. The...
  3. Berdink

    $100 Paint Job Question.

    I know the link to the $100 paint job. That Originally talked about using Rust-Oleum Oil-Based Enamel, but later recommended Tractor Paint (Oil-Based. I also found this thread: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/clarify-the-100-boat-paint-job-please.576241/ . Question, I have this Wax & Grease...
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    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    From another thread: "use shark grip instead. it's plastic particles that you mix into paint." . Like I said above, plastic grounds should practically be free like real sand. Grind it up and put it in 20 pound bags and sell it at Home Depot as a non skid additive for $5 a bag.
  5. Berdink

    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    Great! Then I think I have a plan. I may even sprinkle some non-skid on top. Thanks again, all.
  6. Berdink

    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    Thanks, if I buy a non-skid product rather than use actual sand, correct? My understanding is typical sand is difficult to sand. 🙂
  7. Berdink

    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    Thanks all. The boat is a 67 18 foot aluminum StarCraft Holiday with a plywood floor The current structurally sound plywood floor has a good coat of brushed on gelcoat that's kinda slippery if you don't have the correct shoes. After searching and reading several threads (and YouTube), I'm...
  8. Berdink

    Floatation Foam - 67 StarCraft Holiday

    Yeah, if I had the floor up I would just replace the styrofoam with exterior (closed cell) rigid insulation, but my floor is also solid and dry. . I keep my boat under cover, and I'll only take her out on the water maybe 10 times a year, and since I replaced the transom, it stays dry even out on...
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    Floatation Foam - 67 StarCraft Holiday

    I guess my concern was how I read in these forums of people replacing the foam because it's water logged. I don't think this kind of styrofoam gets water logged.
  10. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    The guy said the tires were rather new. You say they are 23 years old?
  11. Berdink

    Floatation Foam - 67 StarCraft Holiday

    Thanks, mine seems pretty solid.
  12. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    Someone posted somewhere that my tires look too small for my boat and trailer. Here is their rating and size:
  13. Berdink

    Floatation Foam - 67 StarCraft Holiday

    The foam in my boat below my floor is styrofoam - like was used in those old Styrofoam ice chests. Is this original to a 1967 StarCraft Holiday? It's perfectly dry.
  14. Berdink

    Sealing Closed Cell Foam Flotation

    And even if it needed sealing, if water somehow penetrated, it would be a misery for it to dry out again.
  15. Berdink

    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    With all the plastic needing recycling, you'd think you should be able to buy a gallon of ground plastic for $5. . I'll most likely go with Soft Sand and spend $13 for 1/4 pint. 🤪
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    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    Good point on the organic material rotting.
  17. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I haven't gotten around to trying the color anywhere on the boat, but here's a couple more examples of how well it matches in different lightings. It picks up the different hues.
  18. Berdink

    Non-Skid - Economic Options

    I searched, but all the threads were old. . Anyone see something wrong with this idea?:
  19. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I tried and tried mixing different colors of Rust-Oleum to match my existing paint and could never get there. Went to Sherwin-Williams and had them mix up their All Surface Oil-Based Exterior Enamel to match. It came out real nice.
  20. Berdink

    '67 Holiday 18' - Make it Usable

    I've grown to like the late 60's early 70's Avocado Green.
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