chuzzlewit
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What is the point of boot topping?
Boot topping
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stevebirch2002
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Hard antifoul that can be scrubbed, looks nice. Last sort I used was Dulux exterior undercoat (white) that I had left over from house painting.... Been on for two years now and working fine.
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I've not tried it myself yet but, Hammerite is supposed to be perfect for it.
Lakesailor
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I think you're asking why bother with it.
It's a way of preventing the creeping slime appearing unsightly on your topsides.
On fresh water we get a lot of slime. I'm not sure about saltwater.
I took this yesterday. White is not a good colour for a boot topping
It's a way of preventing the creeping slime appearing unsightly on your topsides.
On fresh water we get a lot of slime. I'm not sure about saltwater.
I took this yesterday. White is not a good colour for a boot topping
tom52
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This might be a dim question but.....
If it has no biocidal properties and you have to scrub it to keep it clean, then why not do without, and just scrub the grp above the waterline where the erodable a/f ends ?
If it has no biocidal properties and you have to scrub it to keep it clean, then why not do without, and just scrub the grp above the waterline where the erodable a/f ends ?
Cloven
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Problem is that although slime scrubs off , it still leaves a rather unsightly stain on the GRP which is very difficult to get off, particularly if left for any length of time.
Advantage of boot top is that after scrubbing, it is painted over with new coat and is a s good as new.
Advantage of boot top is that after scrubbing, it is painted over with new coat and is a s good as new.
tom52
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Thanks, that makes sense.
VicS
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White is not a good colour for a boot topping
[/ QUOTE ] White is not a good colour for antifouling. Apart from the appearance if neglected the cuprous thiocyanate used in light colours is not such an effective biocide as the cuprous oxide used in darker colours.
The boat in the picture ought to be your next restoration project but take it to sea so the fresh water does not rot the wood so fast.
White is not a good colour for a boot topping
[/ QUOTE ] White is not a good colour for antifouling. Apart from the appearance if neglected the cuprous thiocyanate used in light colours is not such an effective biocide as the cuprous oxide used in darker colours.
The boat in the picture ought to be your next restoration project but take it to sea so the fresh water does not rot the wood so fast.
Lakesailor
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It is available for sale (ie he's not pushing it). But I've looked at those planks down the stem and can just imagine what's behind the varnish.
I don't really like the cabin either. Folkboats should be more open than that. In fact the owner says it's a Folkboat but is it a Stella?
I don't really like the cabin either. Folkboats should be more open than that. In fact the owner says it's a Folkboat but is it a Stella?
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I think a Stella is clinker? Also would have rectangular section wooden mast.
Lakesailor
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You may be right there. Still, I like Folkboats with the little cabin top.
Spuddy
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There is a variant, called a British Folkboat which is carvel. I think that some did have a doghouse. Lakesailor's looks familiar but doesn't whisper Folkboat to me. Do I hear Cheverton or is it Doris Stokes leading me astray. Bet Twister Ken will pin it down
mickshep
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Looks like one of Eastern european folkboats to me, A lot were built in strip planking very like this one, Whilst not the prettiest of FB's built they had a lot more room inside whilst keeping the lovely hull shape, Sailed one a couple of times yrs ago, Cheers, Mike.