I know I am going to paint the bottom, probably with the same bottom paint I used on S/V Tadpole - SeaHawk Tropikote.
I am also thinking of waxing/polishing the topsides while she is on the hard. I am hopeful this is something I can do - even with my limited skills. I had thought of doing this when I acquired S/V Tadpole. I did not and I regretted it.
I have read all of the posts on this thread (and a few other threads). As usual I am amazed by Maine Sail's depth of knowledge and expertise. I hope to follow most of his suggestions although some of it may be more "expert oriented" than I am qualified to do.
I will need to get some type of polisher. I have been looking at the Shurhold Dual Action Polisher. I saw it featured on one of the cable channel boat show programs and they seemed to rate it very well.
It costs about $150 (that seems expensive to me) but there is a special package price that now includes several extra items - pads, compounds and microfiber towels. It also seems to be geared towards guys like me who are not familiar with polishing sailboats and would like to avoid doing damage.
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Has anyone used the Shurhold Polisher
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Did it perform to your expectations
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Does anyone have any anecdotal information on the Shurhold Polisher
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Thanks in advance for any and all information, advise, etc.