First Boat, Looking to restore

[Camblanton]

Just got my first boat. 1990 17Ft Sea Nymph fishing boat. Looking to restore. Need an inexpensive way to paint it. Lots of cosmetic work to do but boat runs fine. Looking for some help.

 

[DeepBlue2010]

Re: First Boat, Looking to restore

Welcome to iBoats. I am afraid you did not give us enough info to be able to help you. What finish do you currently have and in what condition is it? What cosmetic work? Pictures will help to.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: First Boat, Looking to restore

"Paint Your Boat for Under $100 Bucks"

Aluminum, correct?

Or Rustoleum Professional, a hardener can be used with it too....

If you prep & get down to bare aluminum, you'll need to Zinc Chromate or Self Etching primer 1st, then prime & paint

But paint prep is key. Is your SeaNymph still in it's original paint? Or has it been re-painted previously? Your new paint will only be as good as the paint it's applied to. Make sure whatever paint you do have now is well stuck and very well prepped.

There are at least 2 current SN projects, PMC & Jas are both doing great work:
1980 Sea Nymph SS 165 Rebuild

1988 Sea Nymph GLS

And for lots of good info & ideas for aluminum boats, check out the Starcraft restos too:
Starcraft Rebuilds and Restorations

Welcome to iboats, and as DB210 suggests, what cosmetic work & pix.

Given that we even like to see derelict boat pix, rather then none:

(Not mine)

(mine)

Yours will likely look great!

Photobucket is a free site that makes the pix nice & big & posted directly in your post, rather then attachments that have to be opened.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: First Boat, Looking to restore

If you have a lot of cosmetic work that needs to be done you may have some other issues you may not be aware of.

Check the wood in your transom for rot.

Check your decking for soft spots (rot).

Check your floatation foam for waterlogging.

Check your hull for leaks.

It's much better to get these things out of they way before starting the cosmetic work.

A freshly painted boat that leaks will be disappointing.


Did someone say derelict boat pics?

I like photobucket too!

 

[Camblanton]

Re: First Boat, Looking to restore

Uploading some pics now. Checked out decking and it seems to be fine. Transom in good shape. Outside has original paint and inside needs some repairs in the side boxes but floor is in good shape. Needs new carpet for sure.