Boot stripe quest.

[Chris Nauta]

I bought a CD25 last season that hadn't been touched or hauled in six or seven years. I'm almost done refinishing the teak, evicting the hornets and mudwasps, and have replaced all the running rigging. She is starting to shape up, however, I have only owned truly small sailboats prior, and have never had to deal with bottom painting ect. I was quoted an astronomical price to renew the red waterline bootstripe by my marina. They said they would only spray it on, which accounted for the high cost. My question is- does rolling on a boot stripe produce acceptable results, and what sort of paint is best for this. Also, should I paint the stripe before, or after the rest of the bottom is painted. I also noticed a stick-on bootstripe tape at my local marine supply, and was curious if this is worth trying, or if it is just another junk product.
TIA,
Chris



cnauta2@towson.edu

[john]

I bought a CD25 last season that hadn't been touched or hauled in six or seven years. I'm almost done refinishing the teak, evicting the hornets and mudwasps, and have replaced all the running rigging. She is starting to shape up, however, I have only owned truly small sailboats prior, and have never had to deal with bottom painting ect. I was quoted an astronomical price to renew the red waterline bootstripe by my marina. They said they would only spray it on, which accounted for the high cost. My question is- does rolling on a boot stripe produce acceptable results, and what sort of paint is best for this. Also, should I paint the stripe before, or after the rest of the bottom is painted. I also noticed a stick-on bootstripe tape at my local marine supply, and was curious if this is worth trying, or if it is just another junk product.
TIA,
Chris

If you're not repainting the hull (topsides) you can put the boottop on at any time. I have used the tape with poor results. Tape both sides & brush or roll on a good boottop paint. You may want to sand the area a little before the application.
John CD31 #18



redzeplin@yahoo.com

[Bob Luby]

I also noticed a stick-on bootstripe tape at my local marine supply, and was curious if this is worth trying, or if it is just another junk product.

If you're careful, the tape mostly works- make sure that the surface you apply it to is clean and dry, and press it on firmly, from the center, out, smoothing out any air bubbles.

It lasts one season. Take it off in the fall.



Rluby@aol.com

[Fred]

I bought a CD25 last season that hadn't been touched or hauled in six or seven years. I'm almost done refinishing the teak, evicting the hornets and mudwasps, and have replaced all the running rigging. She is starting to shape up, however, I have only owned truly small sailboats prior, and have never had to deal with bottom painting ect. I was quoted an astronomical price to renew the red waterline bootstripe by my marina. They said they would only spray it on, which accounted for the high cost. My question is- does rolling on a boot stripe produce acceptable results, and what sort of paint is best for this. Also, should I paint the stripe before, or after the rest of the bottom is painted. I also noticed a stick-on bootstripe tape at my local marine supply, and was curious if this is worth trying, or if it is just another junk product.
TIA,
Chris

Tape is not the answer, bootops vary in width from front to back, tape doesn't do that, and looks bad. It can work for powerboats, the width doesn't change as much.

The easy way is to roll and tip the bootop. Mask it off with fine line tape from 3m, sand with 220 grit sand paper, clean and tack it, then: using a foam roller cover that has been cut to 3 inches and a 3 inch roller handle roll the paint on. about 18 inches worth, then tip it with a foam brush. Stroke it one direction, then go the other. The results will amaze you.



fred@hotsheet.com

[Kelly MacKay]

I have a CApe DOry 33. I had the Yard pull her out and do a buttom job. Then I had them quote me on the bootstripe. $1,400.00 So did it myself for about $50.00. I am traditionalist, certainly when it comes to my boat. I taped it off with 3M Scotch brand 218 tape. Then sanded her with 220. I took a 3 inch roller and rolled her then tipped her with a very fine wide brush. Now you have to make sure that the brush is wet. The paint I used was Interlux Brightside Polyurethane single part. The color I used was the Rustic Red. It was the closest color to the red on the original CD's. It is hard to find but well worth it. The best is applying at least two coats. Just make sure that you do not get too much paint on the brush. You don't want her to run. Ths paint will settle as time goes by. Take time between coats for better results. The yard said that I did a better job then what they would of done. The key is, is do not get in a hurry. As they say Preparation is 90% of the work. Remember if you do mess it up, she is at the waterline. Most people do not see it anyway. And if someon gets that close to you on the water, they are too close.

Just het the boat in the water and SAIL her. Don't waist your whole summer on working on her. I'm giving you this advise because that is my problem. I am always working on my boats and not enjoying her.
I also have a SOuth Coast 23 (ALBERG) that I am refinishing. I'm in the middle of painting inside and outside on her. The recommendation that talked about on your bootstripe works so well that I am in the process of painting my hull with the Interlux.
SAIL,SAil,SAil...
KK
I bought a CD25 last season that hadn't been touched or hauled in six or seven years. I'm almost done refinishing the teak, evicting the hornets and mudwasps, and have replaced all the running rigging. She is starting to shape up, however, I have only owned truly small sailboats prior, and have never had to deal with bottom painting ect. I was quoted an astronomical price to renew the red waterline bootstripe by my marina. They said they would only spray it on, which accounted for the high cost. My question is- does rolling on a boot stripe produce acceptable results, and what sort of paint is best for this. Also, should I paint the stripe before, or after the rest of the bottom is painted. I also noticed a stick-on bootstripe tape at my local marine supply, and was curious if this is worth trying, or if it is just another junk product.

TIA,
Chris

Tape is not the answer, bootops vary in width from front to back, tape doesn't do that, and looks bad. It can work for powerboats, the width doesn't change as much.

The easy way is to roll and tip the bootop. Mask it off with fine line tape from 3m, sand with 220 grit sand paper, clean and tack it, then: using a foam roller cover that has been cut to 3 inches and a 3 inch roller handle roll the paint on. about 18 inches worth, then tip it with a foam brush. Stroke it one direction, then go the other. The results will amaze you.

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