Deck Paint

[pennycar9]

The decks on my MFV are generally in good condition and many planks seem to be original, not bad for a 64 year old.

One or 2 have shown signs of being a bit soft around the nails, when the paint is stripped away and the air dries the timber, the softness seems to disappear.

Is there a good quality paint system I can use to keep the water out of the wood, but will let the wood breathe?

I last used an aluminium primer(2 coats) then I used sandtex .

Any advice would be apprieciated.

Paul Carter

 

[monkey_trousers]

if its soft when wet its not a good sign. I'd be inclined to treat the soft bits before over painting, the previous owner of ours painted over the soft bits, I say paint, having finally got in contact with him it turns out the 'tarmac' was a 2 part epoxy concrete used to protect the big bits on oil rigs!

anyhoo.... the 'soft bits' that were trapped under neath that lot did their worst... ended up repalcing all the deck beams, most of the knees beamshelf and all the planks to get rid (pics on blog link below)

Having had to go that route I'd be stripping the deck & treating the whole lot, hardening anyseams that might need it as well before I repainted. Odius task, but in the long run worth doing

 

[pennycar9]

Monkey trousers I would like to thank you for you reply to my post regarding deck painting.I found your reply and your web site both helpful and informative.

I would have liked to thank the other posters for their advice but there wer'nt any.

 

[Herringchoker]

Hi Paul

I sent you a pm regarding a register of Tyrrell boats some time ago but did not get reply, just wondering if you followed it up?

I applied the Coelan treatment to my deck this year but it has not been put to the test yet.

 

[pennycar9]

PM sent

 

[OffScotland]

Hi guys, interesting to see who turns up when you search for 'Tyrrell'. Recently found that 'Linnet' (Yard No: 235 seen at Portsmouth) is indeed the former 'Girl Betty'. Ian, owner of the mentioned 'Tyrrell' list.