JohnnyTwoOars
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Hello all, total newb here on the forum and to restoring old aluminum boats & trailers. So long story short I have an old V-Hull boat and trailer, that have both been sitting in my yard for roughly 2 years now. My kids are getting a little older now and are starting to enjoy the water more. So I figure its about time to refinish the boat and trailer, and start getting some use out of them.
I received both the boat and trailer for free. I'd like to keep restoration costs down.
My plan essentially for both the boat & trailer are to:
(1) power wash & let dry
(2) sand off all the old paint down to the aluminum using a orbital sander and some medium grit sand paper (thinking 220 grit)
(3) prime with Rustoleum aluminum spray primer
(4) paint with Rustoleum
The transom on the boat is rotted and needs to be replaced. Since I want to keep costs down, I don't plan on buying marine grade plywood, plan on buying standard plywood and put several layers of sealant on it.
As for the trailer, I plan to replace the front assembly (winch, bow stop, etc.). Last time I used the trailer the electrical worked, so hopefully it still does. Tires will most likely also need to be replaced.
I have plenty of questions regarding the restoration, primarily:
- What am I missing in my plan? Any essential steps I've left out?
- Do you recommend the use of Rustoleum Aluminum primer and paint? If not, what should I use?
- For the transom, should I spring for the marine plywood or can I get away with standard plywood?
- Any good web-sites I should look at for good deals on ordering supplies, especially for the trailer?
Any and all feedback is welcomed and greatly appreciated!
I received both the boat and trailer for free. I'd like to keep restoration costs down.
My plan essentially for both the boat & trailer are to:
(1) power wash & let dry
(2) sand off all the old paint down to the aluminum using a orbital sander and some medium grit sand paper (thinking 220 grit)
(3) prime with Rustoleum aluminum spray primer
(4) paint with Rustoleum
The transom on the boat is rotted and needs to be replaced. Since I want to keep costs down, I don't plan on buying marine grade plywood, plan on buying standard plywood and put several layers of sealant on it.
As for the trailer, I plan to replace the front assembly (winch, bow stop, etc.). Last time I used the trailer the electrical worked, so hopefully it still does. Tires will most likely also need to be replaced.
I have plenty of questions regarding the restoration, primarily:
- What am I missing in my plan? Any essential steps I've left out?
- Do you recommend the use of Rustoleum Aluminum primer and paint? If not, what should I use?
- For the transom, should I spring for the marine plywood or can I get away with standard plywood?
- Any good web-sites I should look at for good deals on ordering supplies, especially for the trailer?
Any and all feedback is welcomed and greatly appreciated!