72 FB build

[dirtwheelsfl]

S'mo progress!     Got final paint in all the compartments, starting on the nonskid.
Theyre both custom tinted Sherwin Williams products actually. Tile Clad epoxy in the negative spaces and a 6:1 product called "Acrolon" for the nonskid. So far I like it, rolls nice, kinda thick and dries relatively fast...










Rolled some more white e-bond on the sole too (same stuff in Ricks bilge). Couple years of working in the boat/sun got to the original application... Soon as that's cured I can finish the nonskid.

[seabob4]

Dirt, that looks beeyootifulll!  But I gots a question for ya's.  How do you think the (I'll call it seafoam) green non-skid is gonna hold up with people walking on it?  I know I walk on gunnels, transoms, all sorts of places normal folks don't walk.  Durability?  Washability?  Just wondering, 'cause it looks too pretty to walk on, but, they are non-skid surfaces...

[RickK]

Looks really nice Chris  

[Capt. Bob]

 How do you think the (I'll call it seafoam) green non-skid is gonna hold up with people walking on it? Durability?  Washability?

How is the "seafoam" pigment any different than white as far as durability/cleaning?
I would think the type/quality/composition of the paint is a bigger factor than the tint.
Besides, what shows dirt/stains more than white?

[seabob4]

Well Bob, just some thoughts...

What I have seen with rolled/brushed on sand-type texture non-skids is that they are hard to clean, due to the myriad of surfaces that the "sand" poses to the cleaner, and that they tend to "soil" more easily than the molded in diamond pattern non-skids.  This may be due to the material used, the lack of proper protection applied to this type of non-skid surface such as applicable waxes, etc., lack of proper curing to where the skin surface still has some adhesion characteristics...

It could also be that Chris has chosen this color to present an excellent contrast to the hull/deck color, and it would be a shame to have that contrast marred by dirt accumulation on the seafoam green non-skid surfaces that would take away from the otherwise beautiful look of the boat and it's colors.

It could also have to do with the Hurricanes getting their butts kicked in a lesser tier bowl game...

[dirtwheelsfl]

Mom went to FSU, uncle went to UF so i root for both haha.  Never been a cane fan...

Paint cleans easier than diamond gelcoat if ya ask me.  Let some blood dry on that stuff n youre screwed. Brush it right off with paint usually, even after baking in the sun for hours. id think the porosity in gelcoat is why its harder to keep clean.      I agree that the green will probably look dirtier than a gray or something but ill deal with it...

We'll see how this paint holds up.  The numbers on it seem pretty good (not that i know what they all mean exactly) but ive hear good things.   "Gooier" n thicker than an awlgrip or whatever...  And cheaper!!

Oh color is called "waterfall".   Real manly

[CLM65]

Manly or not, it looks awesome!

[gran398]

Nice!!

Go with Woody Wax as soon as it cures out.  Dirt and stains wash right off

[seabob4]

Chris, that 'Canes bit wasn't directed at you...

[dirtwheelsfl]

Chris, that 'Canes bit wasn't directed at you...

Oh whoops.  haha               Go Noles soon though!

[Capt. Bob]

Well Bob, just some thoughts...

What I have seen with rolled/brushed on sand-type texture non-skids is that they are hard to clean, due to the myriad of surfaces that the "sand" poses to the cleaner, and that they tend to "soil" more easily than the molded in diamond pattern non-skids.

While that is very logical, my point was the color really isn't a factor as much as the type paint.

it would be a shame to have that contrast marred by dirt accumulation on the seafoam green non-skid surfaces.

Hopefully he won't walk on it as much as you would.

It could also have to do with the Hurricanes getting their butts kicked in a lesser tier bowl game...

If you mean that NFL Scouts Tryout scrimmage in Orlando, your right. Fitting that the guy (and his partner in crime) would first commit to the U but later "un-commit" was just the direction our program was headed in those days. He's still well revered in Miami and would have made a huge impact on the program but hey......
What could have been.....was. 8)

PS...Dirt, sorry for the steal but if it helps, my son went to FSU so we root for the Noles too.
Boat looks great and as stated before, I love the pilothouse.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Steal away, doesnt bother me a bit!      

This boat will be used plenty hard.   Scratches dings etc really wont bother me.   After a lil bit of time anyway haha.      If it doesnt come up with a scrub brush n some good soap, then itll become part of the boat til i feel like scraping it off...

Dirty boats are cooler anyway :afro:

[kaptainkoz]

Looks awesome! Great work!

[gran398]

Steal away, doesnt bother me a bit!      

This boat will be used plenty hard.   Scratches dings etc really wont bother me.   After a lil bit of time anyway haha.      If it doesnt come up with a scrub brush n some good soap, then itll become part of the boat til i feel like scraping it off...

Dirty boats are cooler anyway :afro:

That boat is too pretty to get dirty. Don't get any of that nasty fish blood on it either.

Mine got some on it by mistake....was MORTIFIED

[Blue Agave]

Paint looks great