Recent content by Grot

This thread is being diverted by the global warming debate. Whether we have global warming/cooling whatever is something that can be debated about with both views presenting data to prove/disprove their case. What cannot be doubted however is the fact that lead is a poison and if ingested by...

What type of paint stripper ?

I cannot understand why people are always looking to repaint there boats CHEAP !! in the long run CHEAP works out more expensive. Anyway my $0.02, try these products https://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/default.aspx

Lead shot is banned in the UK for fishing purposes. Still a lot of fisherman there.

Once the paint is fully cured remove the gloss by lightly sanding.

You really need to use a proper 2 component paint system such as Interlux. https://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/diy/products/finishes/search.aspx

The problem with Epoxy is degradation by UV radiation. The coating will lose its gloss and then slowly come away from the wood. The prevent this you need to overcoat the epoxy with a UV resistant varnish such as spar.

Taking on board your comments, I suppose my wife will have to stay ashore. Goiong back to my original question, what speed can I expect with a 3.5 hp outboard.

The lake is around 6 miles by 4 Miles but is connected to other lakes by various channels. Othe craft using the lake are as you state. The size is the maximum I can store.

I recently bought a vacation home on a lake in central Florida. The house is on a lake and includes docking rights. I would like to purchase a small boat that can be moored on the dock whilst I am on vacation, then stored in the house when I leave. One of the boats I am interested in is the...