Pain in the butt how small projects take on a life of their own and become freakin' HUGE. I'd originally intended to install basic plywood flotation compartments. Then it became redwood/spruce decks. Then since I had to remove some almond paint from the edges, it woulda been stupid to repaint only those edges when I've never been happy with the almond anyway (looks too white in the sun). So....spent Saturday sanding ALL the almond in preparation for a different color.
Originally I had insisted on oil-based paint even though water-based house paint is widely accepted in boatdom. Almond was the only real choice in oil. Then wife got some latex mixed to match her mom's house, and I realized THAT'S IT. That was the color I wanted in Spud (the name of my pirogue...he doesn't answer to it though).
So....went down to Lowes before dark to have a gallon mixed in gloss (can says enamel). Just finished the second coat this morning, and I like it ALOT.
Although simple flotation compartments resulted in a major repaint of the interior, I think it's been worth it. Next thing is to have some dark burgundy mixed for the hull.
Originally I had insisted on oil-based paint even though water-based house paint is widely accepted in boatdom. Almond was the only real choice in oil. Then wife got some latex mixed to match her mom's house, and I realized THAT'S IT. That was the color I wanted in Spud (the name of my pirogue...he doesn't answer to it though).
So....went down to Lowes before dark to have a gallon mixed in gloss (can says enamel). Just finished the second coat this morning, and I like it ALOT.
Although simple flotation compartments resulted in a major repaint of the interior, I think it's been worth it. Next thing is to have some dark burgundy mixed for the hull.