Hi all, some help please. I have read on the forum over the last year about waterproofing hulls, thinking that sanding sealer, primer, undercoats and top coats would be enough, I take it I am wrong, as the forward deck on my Dad's restored (3 years ago) Fireboat is staring to feel a bit soft, and the paint is lifting! I dread to think that the forward deck is rotten, anfd needs replacing. The boat has not been used much, and planes, so the front section is generally out of the water. It was sound when I did the refurb, but it does let some water in!
Can someone, in very basic terms., explain the concept of resin? Is it painted on, do you have to put it on with a matting of some sort, then is it filler and primer etc? Where do you get it? If the deck needs extensive repair, do I use car type bodyshop filler? The hull seems to be sound, but I intend to rub it all down to the wood for inspection anyway.
Sorry for the extensive questions, this boat has great sentimental value (circa 1960) and I dont want to lose it!
Many thanks