refinishing nonskid

[Pete]

I have decided to go ahead and paint the V22. The bottom is in good shape and has bottom paint on it. So I am going to leave that. The sides will take just a little repair and should be good to go. The deck is going to be the real challenge. I will need to repair lots of gel coat cracks and around all the hardware. This is all straight forward. The only question is what to do with the non skid areas. Any ideas on how to refinish these areas.


By the way since my last post I was able to get the boat into the garage. This was a huge step in the success of the project because now weather nor daylight is not a factor. All the hardware on the boat needed to be rebeded. And I could not see doing all that work without finishing the hull. Its amazing how these projects get out of hand so fast.

[Scott]

Sounds like you and I have similar aspirations for winter projects.

[Pete]

Scott,

Looks like it's just you and me refinishing boats this winter. I thought there would be more.

I have decided to go with Interlux for the paint and primer. The first step is to give the boat a good wash using Interlux Fiberglass Surface Prep (YMA601). I wish I had done this first before I started sanding, but who knew? I am going to try to pick some of this stuff up tonight and wash the entire boat.

I already started some repair areas. There was a bad spot on the stern that I sanded out. Actually I sanded all the way through the hull before I removed all the cracks. I then feathered it out and laid new glass down. Now I need to just sand smooth.

Pete

[heinzir]

I used Durabak on my nonskid several years ago. It has a tenacious grip and is not too hard on bare feet (or bottoms!) It is also easy to apply and comes in a variety of colors. A similar and reportedly even better product is Kiwi Grip. It does not come in as many colors, though. Google either product to get more information.

[DaveB]

Depends on how much your decking Diamond pattern has worn. If it is worn to a point the pattern is blured,flat of seeing past gel coat. I would recomend useing two part Interlux top coating.
Sand down deck to 100 grit, Clean with acitone, use interlux primer for 2 part,put interlux Finish and while wet get a 4 inch diamiter salt shaker and fill with #2 grit sand and sprinkle it over non skid areas while paint is wet. Let dry and blow off remaining sand with reverse vacum.
Than do a final coat with 2 part Interlux.(you can do 2 final coats if you think to rough but I wouldn't recommend it)
This can all be done with paint roller spounge or Brush.
Results is a light sand finish deck with excelent Foot holding and looks.
This finish is tougher than spraying Gelcoat.
I did this on my 35ft. Alberg back in 1985 and interlux still produces same 2 part for those who don't use air sprayers.(have also used it on other boats for side and topside painting).
Dave

I have decided to go ahead and paint the V22. The bottom is in good shape and has bottom paint on it. So I am going to leave that. The sides will take just a little repair and should be good to go. The deck is going to be the real challenge. I will need to repair lots of gel coat cracks and around all the hardware. This is all straight forward. The only question is what to do with the non skid areas. Any ideas on how to refinish these areas.


By the way since my last post I was able to get the boat into the garage. This was a huge step in the success of the project because now weather nor daylight is not a factor. All the hardware on the boat needed to be rebeded. And I could not see doing all that work without finishing the hull. Its amazing how these projects get out of hand so fast.

[alright]

I used a soup can and taped off the layout. I rolled on the paint of my choice poked some holes in my soup can and sprinkled some play sand i bought at lowes on the deck. After I let it sit till it got tacky, I rolled another coat on. That was about 4 years ago and it still looks good. Some important things to remember if you go this route....the play sand is irregular ( that's why its cheap ) the holes in the soup can are like a filter to keep the big ugly chunks out so keep them uniform. Do one or two sections at a time to keep it simple and pain free. How ever you tape it off is how it will look so pay attention to detail and color in the lines

[mikelinmon]

Great looking 23, the best! Come fix mine