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Hey, first of all just wanted to say this site is great. Just found this last week and it's incredibly impressive what some of you have done with these skiffs.
So, on to the problem. I have been living in NYC for the last three years and just moved back to FL and my family's flats boat is in dire need of some TLC. I have been just kind of cleaning and fixing things that I know how to do and it is looking pretty decent now but I would like to take a step up and really try and get the boat looking good. It is a '98 Maverick Mirage 2. So basically the main dry hatch where the batteries are located and where I usually put all my tackle is just a complete mess. There were issues in the past where it's gotten full of saltwater and also the batteries were originally mounted on the deck and broke through when it was really rough. So now they are mounted on this little platform that was installed at some point. I have already used about a bottle of degreaser and a bottle of rust remover to even get the hatch looking the way it is now but don't know what to do next. What I had already been planning on doing was buying new hydraulic arms for it and replacing the hinges and I figured I should try and paint it then if I do that. I was thinking like a grey awlgrip would look pretty good? Any other suggestions (light grey hull color).
So. as far as the steps I need to take I could really use some help. I have basically zero experience with paint but I am guessing I need to somehow remove the battery/battery cables and other obtrusions and then sand? prime? paint? What kind of tools would I need to do this? I have plenty of time at the moment so am ready to put in whatever work/elbow grease is necessary to get it looking good. What kind of sand or sander would I need? Really appreciate any feedback and help.
Thanks
-John
So, on to the problem. I have been living in NYC for the last three years and just moved back to FL and my family's flats boat is in dire need of some TLC. I have been just kind of cleaning and fixing things that I know how to do and it is looking pretty decent now but I would like to take a step up and really try and get the boat looking good. It is a '98 Maverick Mirage 2. So basically the main dry hatch where the batteries are located and where I usually put all my tackle is just a complete mess. There were issues in the past where it's gotten full of saltwater and also the batteries were originally mounted on the deck and broke through when it was really rough. So now they are mounted on this little platform that was installed at some point. I have already used about a bottle of degreaser and a bottle of rust remover to even get the hatch looking the way it is now but don't know what to do next. What I had already been planning on doing was buying new hydraulic arms for it and replacing the hinges and I figured I should try and paint it then if I do that. I was thinking like a grey awlgrip would look pretty good? Any other suggestions (light grey hull color).
So. as far as the steps I need to take I could really use some help. I have basically zero experience with paint but I am guessing I need to somehow remove the battery/battery cables and other obtrusions and then sand? prime? paint? What kind of tools would I need to do this? I have plenty of time at the moment so am ready to put in whatever work/elbow grease is necessary to get it looking good. What kind of sand or sander would I need? Really appreciate any feedback and help.
Thanks
-John