Mast Issues & Renovation

[Theis]

Whenever you see a coated mast with chipped paint, you know that whomever did it did not put on the bright yellow Zinc Chromate (I think that is the correct compound -) primer.  Paint doesn't chip with that stuff on.

As for painting, it does make it look better, particularly if you have screw holes that have been filled in and if your mast was like mine - weathered.  It makes the whole rig look a lot spiffier, IMHO.

[commanderpete]

It was a bit of work, but the mast came out looking good.

Does make the boat look spiffy

[commanderpete]

Somehow I thought the job was going to be more fun

[mbd]

Now, how about REAL pictures of your newly painted mast, CP?  Or are you too busy sailing your little melonseed gal?  

[commanderpete]

This job would have been easier if I knew how to use a spray gun. Otherwise you have to sand it perfectly smooth between coats, by hand. And you have to wait for weather windows.

[commanderpete]

The Interlux Perfection LPU is good stuff. Levels nicely after brushing.

[commanderpete]

Oyster White color is pretty much just white

[commanderpete]

Pictures aren't great. But it does look like porcelain

[mbd]

Damn, Pete!  Very very VERY nice!

[CapnK]

Damn, Pete!  Very very VERY nice!

Ditto, C'pete! Great job!

[Tony G]

I agree.  Those pictures and them words are what I was waiting for.  It's high time we paint a mast and boom around here!

P.s.  Is that a bunch of new gear on the cabin top?  I don't recall seeing that stuff on some of my other photos of Grace.

[commanderpete]

Yeah, I'm still adding a bunch of lines and deck hardware bling-bling. I'll post a write-up one of these days.

Learning how to handle all these ropes is not that important. Just need to look good doing it.

Got me a credit card. Good to go.

[Tony G]

What on earth is that guy doing?

Write up!?!  We're still waiting for the rub rail tale.  I'm hoping to be 'applying' ours shortly and I need a heads up from your experience

Gawd, I can't wait to sail again.....

[ebb]

S m o o o o t h   creeamy paint job!
Natural and organic.
Weird looking chick there tho, C'pete. (#42)
But your choice of jib furler sailers (post #33) makes up for it.  She has a nice bucket!

The spars look absolutely gorgeous. Going sailing?
Or are you out on the Bay in one of your other yachts? :cool:

[commanderpete]

Grace will always be # 1.

I will no longer encourage this renovation activity. Only a lunatic would add  rubrails. Another 52 feet of wood to varnish. Sick Sick Sick

Did you notice my dinghy in the backgound of pictures 24 & 28? Needs work...so sad and neglected....

Save yourself