John the kiwi
Active member
As folk in the northern hemisphere are getting into warmer weather we in NZ are cooling down and looking at winter tasks.
My water ballasted GOP trailer yacht needs some cosmetic work including cabin sole. Previous owner used an acrylic(water based) non skid paint over the original enamel which is in turn on top of the Epoxy coated ply.
The acrylic non skid is all flaking in patches all over the sole at the same time so i guess the 3 years is up. The surface was horrible anyway as it trapped dirt like a well designed dirt trap so the question arises as to what to replace it with? The interior stays mostly very dry apart for m galley spills and wet feet but there are no bilges as such.
Under consideration
Marine carpet.
A One pot paint or a two pot paint with a light sprinkle of non skid.
3 mm Veneers of mahogany set in epoxy as floorboards then sanded and varnished.(Lots of work that one)
Any other idea or suggestions welcomed. Thanks
My water ballasted GOP trailer yacht needs some cosmetic work including cabin sole. Previous owner used an acrylic(water based) non skid paint over the original enamel which is in turn on top of the Epoxy coated ply.
The acrylic non skid is all flaking in patches all over the sole at the same time so i guess the 3 years is up. The surface was horrible anyway as it trapped dirt like a well designed dirt trap so the question arises as to what to replace it with? The interior stays mostly very dry apart for m galley spills and wet feet but there are no bilges as such.
Under consideration
Marine carpet.
A One pot paint or a two pot paint with a light sprinkle of non skid.
3 mm Veneers of mahogany set in epoxy as floorboards then sanded and varnished.(Lots of work that one)
Any other idea or suggestions welcomed. Thanks