Modding my SEARS 1972 12ft Aluminum V-Hull

[geeksterman]

Can anyone please tell me if it's ok to coat the inside of my Aluminum V-Hull with this product ???.....Rust-Oleum Latex Primer for Aluminum or Galvanized Metal. (Color: Gray Primer)
Which is better for my aluminum v-hull....oil based or latex primer ????

 

[geeksterman]

I still have the store receipt to exchange it if need be. The actual paint that I will be using is marine paint.

 

[jfetter20]

in my opinion , i wouldnt go near that with latex. imho, the only thing latex is good for is painting the walls in your house. i would go with oil based since its going to be outside in the weather and in the water.

 

[geeksterman]

Makes sense.....I will go with the oil base primer from RUST-OLEUM.

 

[geeksterman]

 

[geeksterman]

As you can see...I'm starting to install the floor...

 

[vanbc]

lookin good =D>

 

[geeksterman]

Thanks....Started too late in the day....didn't get as far as I wanted to.

 

[vanbc]

what kind of fishing do you mostly do ? I have kinda the same boat as you. With a deck that high do you think it might be a bit unstable? i plan on doing some mods but i dont think im going to go that high, no mater what size lake i go to it white caps can form in no time

 

[geeksterman]

Ya know what.....I agree with you.....The floor will be installed as low as possible so that the boat will be LESS stable. Since I don't want to spend too much cash on this project, I will be using RUSTOLEUM paint and etch primer.
Looking for opinions on how to prep the boat for painting.

 

[Bugpac]

What I am doing with my boat is, I stripped the bottom section to raw alum for steel flex, the top half I am hitting with a scuff pad and painting, Using the existing paint as primer. The and money.is is my second build and I learned the first time were I wasted my time and money. :mrgreen:

 

[urbnimports]

i would love to see this boat when its done since i just bought one exactly like it!

 

[geeksterman]

It's about time we got some decent weather....now I can continue with my project. Here is an update of what I recently have done....the pics are of my v-hull primed and with the new transom mount wood. I haven't decided if I am going to paint it red and black with grey on the inside to combine with grey carpeting...or sapphire blue with yellow on the inside and blue carpeting.
I am open to all opinions to help with my decision because I would like to buy the paint next week. Anyway....whatever color I decide I definitly will get matching colored seats.

 

[geeksterman]

Though the color looks white...it's actually grey primer from RustOleum.

 

[geeksterman]

The new transome wood....just got my NEW Motorguide 40 lbs Thrust Trolling Motor yesterday.

 

[geeksterman]

I still have some priming to do...got a late start today.

 

[Merlin]

Awesome, I have the same boat. All the way down to the green paint on the floor.
Can't wait to see how yours comes out.
I did a quick low budget build on mine this year and posted some picks
https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=18498
Might give you some ideas on what or what not to do :LOL2:

 

[urbnimports]

i just bought the same boat...i can't wait to see how yours looks when its done!!

 

[Froggy]

That is a great shape boat man! you are doing it in the parking lot...LOL

 

[geeksterman]

Yup....I just primed it in the parking lot.

Before I primed the sides.