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Been hot as hell here!....... Got the last bottom paint on today. I used paint from the bottom paint store for aluminum boats. Like to color, but don't think 1 qt is enough for a 16 ft boat [-X . I had to buy two cans but I like the result. Anyway will get it on the trailer and start on the next...

I am thinking on using Gluvit to seal my 16x48 aluminum jon, Has anybody used that stuff? :?: ...I have the hull sanded down and ready for sealing, after that I am planning on using bottom paint to finish it up. Any help her is welcome....Thanks.

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Well got the trailer done finally!!! WOOO HOOO =D> Put on the lights and wired it up. PUt on D-rings to hold the safety chains too...Now on to the boat hull, question..... I am going to get it stripped a to the bare metal. I am wanting in put on sealers.. :?: .(I know I am asking for it here) I...

Well got the trailer done today, I used a truck bed paint that went on thick. It is for preventing rust and corrosion according to the cans. Note to self.... pull the trailer behind the truck BEFORE I BUY NEXT TIME!. I had to correct a 1 1/2" off set that was making the back of the boat race the...

I will have the trailer painted Sunday and new lights put on. It got 100 here today so no work done, I just hope there is water in the lake when I get her ready!..Anybody got any hp suggestions?.. I am thinking 20 or 25. I got a enter console out of a alumaweld boat from a guy in burleson for a...

Got alittle more done, the paint has 4 coats and is tough to get off. Been using stripease but not real happy with it. I am going to try another layer then sand blast it next. Was wondering about primer?.. need somthing to seal some pin holes and seems too?...my wife thinks I am nuts playing...

Working on stripping the old paint off now, will have more pics as I go, really hot here in Tx so I can only work on it late or early hours. I will have lots of questions as I go, Thanks!!

This is my first boat restro, I found a 1976 lowe 16ft big jon that has not been in the water in awhile. Going to strip the paint and interior then replace transom wood and seating area. Should be fun!.