Non-skid and headliner

[John L. Reizian]

The blue non-skid on my CD25 is beginning to evidence symptoms of the disease that ultimately turned Michael Jackson a lighter shade of pale. Since I'm going to have to address this malady eventually, my preference is to change to the sandy-beige color I've seen on other CDs. Have others gone thru this cosmetic process and, if so, may I have the benefit of your experience?

Similarly, I am interested in hearing of the experiences of any of you who may have changed the color of the interior headliner (again, I'm thinking blue to beige).

As always, your kind thoughts and guidance are appreciated. Best regards. John, s/v "Star"



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[Ryan Turner]

I had the non-skid redone on my CD33 last year. I had the yard do it with awlgrip. The process involves removing all the deck hardware, sanding off the old non-skid, taping off the areas to be painted, then spraying on the awlgrip. Small beads mixed into the paint provide the non-skid texture. Results are excellent. Cost about $4,000 but I removed and rebed the hardware myself. It was a great improvement to my boat.



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[Jerry Albright]

John

My CD27 had the powder blue decks when I purchased her almost 2 years ago.I was lucky enough to find a starving painter who worked for himself. He had worked for several boat yards and was very experienced in all aspects of boat painting and fiberglass repair.
I had him repaint the anti-skid areas that were blue with a close match to the CD tan,He sanded the raised anti-skid, taped off the boat, painted the anti-skid with 2 coats of "Awl Grip" as well as spraying "Awl Grip" anti-skid grit all for the unbeliveable price of $300.He even supplied the paint!
He did a 1st class job and needless to say I have been very pleased with the results.There is very little hardware located on the painted portion of the deck, so his work did not involve removing any deck hardware.
My advise would be to ask around the boat yard and fellow sailors for any references concerning your paint job.I watched my painter re-do an old trawler at my marina for several months before I approached him about re-doing my decks. I guess the fact that I had offered him several beers both before he did my work and after did't hurt.
Good Luck on your project, who knows maybe you can find a starving painter as well.

Smooth Sailing
Jerry Albright
S/V "DOLPHIN"




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[Michael Stephano]

I also redid my decks on my 30k early this summer. Total job cost of about $300.00. I did not sand my nonskid off but prepped it and taped it. I used 2 coats of interthane plus (Hatteras White) with the non skid mixed in and it looks great. The non skid originaly was the "groovy" blue of the 70s. The nonskid patern is still there only a different color. I did this job myself and rolled both coats on with a 3" roller. It took about 5 hours to tape and prep and about an hour per coat. It is very dificult to tell that this was re done.

John

My CD27 had the powder blue decks when I purchased her almost 2 years ago.I was lucky enough to find a starving painter who worked for himself. He had worked for several boat yards and was very experienced in all aspects of boat painting and fiberglass repair.
I had him repaint the anti-skid areas that were blue with a close match to the CD tan,He sanded the raised anti-skid, taped off the boat, painted the anti-skid with 2 coats of "Awl Grip" as well as spraying "Awl Grip" anti-skid grit all for the unbeliveable price of $300.He even supplied the paint!
He did a 1st class job and needless to say I have been very pleased with the results.There is very little hardware located on the painted portion of the deck, so his work did not involve removing any deck hardware.
My advise would be to ask around the boat yard and fellow sailors for any references concerning your paint job.I watched my painter re-do an old trawler at my marina for several months before I approached him about re-doing my decks. I guess the fact that I had offered him several beers both before he did my work and after did't hurt.
Good Luck on your project, who knows maybe you can find a starving painter as well.

Smooth Sailing
Jerry Albright
S/V "DOLPHIN"

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[Tom Foley]

My CD25 was redone by the previous owner . I bought a quart of the paint for about $20 and do annual touch ups. It looks great.

The interior was done also and really brightens things up.

Similarly, I am interested in hearing of the experiences of any of you who may have changed the color of the interior headliner (again, I'm thinking blue to beige).

As always, your kind thoughts and guidance are appreciated. Best regards. John, s/v "Star"

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