dancrane
Well-known member
Hmm, I know what you mean now, about the ends of the side tanks. How did that structure ever get damaged? (I'm paranoiacally concerned, mine may need similar attention.)
Even though there's a slightly unpleasant luminescent similarity between my green and the blues used on these 40 y/o boats, I get the feeling the blue is original 'factory' colour, whilst mine has certainly been applied in recent years, I suspect to disguise trouble beneath, which I hope I've mainly taken care of.
Not worried about exact colour matching if I need more than the litre I already have...only worried the chemical make-up might disagree, and that the paint might drop off.
Thanks for the Toplac hint. The high price is actually reassuring. The only issue will be application...If we get a mild, bone-dry 48 hours in spring, I wonder if I can leave her in the dinghy park drying, or whether nocturnal damp (and creeping wildlife) will mess things up. I'd paint her in the garage, but she doesn't fit! I'd have to fix the trailer first, too.
Even though there's a slightly unpleasant luminescent similarity between my green and the blues used on these 40 y/o boats, I get the feeling the blue is original 'factory' colour, whilst mine has certainly been applied in recent years, I suspect to disguise trouble beneath, which I hope I've mainly taken care of.
Not worried about exact colour matching if I need more than the litre I already have...only worried the chemical make-up might disagree, and that the paint might drop off.
Thanks for the Toplac hint. The high price is actually reassuring. The only issue will be application...If we get a mild, bone-dry 48 hours in spring, I wonder if I can leave her in the dinghy park drying, or whether nocturnal damp (and creeping wildlife) will mess things up. I'd paint her in the garage, but she doesn't fit! I'd have to fix the trailer first, too.
