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Old 05-29-2022, 02:45 PM   #8
Keijo
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City: Sidney. BC
Vessel Name: Haven
Vessel Model: GB 32-17
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 42
On our GB32 (1966 hull #17) I use Bristol, a 2-part coating. We've had the boat 14 years up in Sidney, BC. My procedure: take to bare wood, multiple coats of Smith's Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer, sand lightly with 220 grit, 3 coats of Bristol 2 hours between coats on 3 successive days for a total of 9 coats with no sanding at all, let cure for 3 days, sand with 320 grit and apply 10th coat. My upper aft rails need re-coating (but not to bare wood) but have lasted for over 10 years. We keep Haven in a boathouse but only for the last 5 years. I keep my lower cap rails bare (for now).
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