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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1962 Lone Star Malibu
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<blockquote data-quote="enginerd" data-source="post: 424090" data-attributes="member: 21309"><p>Thanks for the advice Johnny. I'm not a huge fan of the maintenance that goes with brightwork, but it seemed appropriate for this boat. I figure if I get sick of maintaining it I can always decide to replace it in the future.</p><p></p><p>I am using Minwax Helmsman Spar Varnish and the can recommends three coats with 4-hour dry time in between, but I've been going with 5-6 coats total with a full 24-hours in between coats (sanded with 220-grit). I've been rolling it on with a foam roller (helps distribute varnish evenly) and then tipping it with a badger hair brush. I'm thinking that should provide a good base and I will probably take your advice to add a new coat this Spring as part of my season preparation.</p><p></p><p>I tried selling my wife on the conversion of the kitchen table into a workbench, but she's not going for it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="enginerd, post: 424090, member: 21309"] Thanks for the advice Johnny. I'm not a huge fan of the maintenance that goes with brightwork, but it seemed appropriate for this boat. I figure if I get sick of maintaining it I can always decide to replace it in the future. I am using Minwax Helmsman Spar Varnish and the can recommends three coats with 4-hour dry time in between, but I've been going with 5-6 coats total with a full 24-hours in between coats (sanded with 220-grit). I've been rolling it on with a foam roller (helps distribute varnish evenly) and then tipping it with a badger hair brush. I'm thinking that should provide a good base and I will probably take your advice to add a new coat this Spring as part of my season preparation. I tried selling my wife on the conversion of the kitchen table into a workbench, but she's not going for it. [/QUOTE]
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