Hull painting - part 2

[Tuxedo]

As those who read the original hull painting post might remember, 2 years ago I used PoliGlo on my badly oxidized hull. I got the 2 years out of it I wanted, aand now it's time to go ahead and paint the hull.

Just got a quote from the yard for $5,500 for Jet Black Awlgrip 2000 covered by clear coat. Seems reasonable to me.

Anyone have any thoughts?

[Elizabeth Ann]

Good luck with the paint job Tom! How long will it take to complete?

[Tuxedo]

I took the boat to the yard last week and told them I wanted it back Oct 1. We do things backwards in the South. I'm glad to do my annual maintenance and have the boat out of the water when it's hurricane season.

We don't stay in Charleston at this time of year.

[Veebyes2]

You're gonna love the Awlgrip paintjob. It should come out far better than gelcoat & last longer too.

Had to have my workboat hull done 3 years ago after hurricane damage. It still looks like it was done last week.

[Denis]

I agree, my boat has a dark green Awlgrip in it's third year and it looks beautiful.
After seeing how Awlgrip looks I can't believe I was messing around trying to keep a gel coat finish looking good.
Denis

[Mariner]

Denis,

Awlgrip does look great, but gelcoat lasts MUCH longer and doesn't have to be reapplied every ten years.

[Albinflorida]

Great price Tuxedo,
The price of colored gelcoat, from the factory on a 31 is $5,900. Might as well paint them when they are new. I just got a quote of over $9000. to Imron a 31. Prices here in SW FL seem to be so much higher than up your way. Should be a beautiful boat when done. As to gelcoat being better, here in the south with constant sun, a gelcoated boat will only hold up 4 - 5 years before you have to wax it monthly to get her original shine back. As a dealer, we inform our clients of this before they purchase. Awlcraft 2000 or Imron is the only way to go for longevity.

[Tuxedo]

Thanks for the feedback AlbinFlorida. I think the yard manager said 2 coats primer, 3 coats Awlgrip, 2 coats clear coat, but I could be off one coat. Seems like a good deal to me

I've sayed out of the gel coat discussion on the 28 - 31 forum, but I agree after 5 years in the southern sun, buffing / waxing doesn't cut it on a dark hull. Plus, we buffed away most of the gelcoat over the years. Boat is a 98, so I've gotten my time out of the original black gelcoat.

I'll post pictures when it's done.

[jcollins]

Tom,
I had my last boat painted a couple of years before I sold it. The day the new owner picked it up it looked just a good.

You will be happy.