On 21/01/2023 16:36 NZDT Eric Freedman <kimberlite.ef@...> wrote:

 

 

 

After 21 years and many miles it is time to paint the deck.

I have renewed the black stripes a few times but not the deck.

I would appreciate any information from anyone who has repainted their deck with the original color. I would also like to know what paint was used.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

On 21/01/2023 16:36 NZDT Eric Freedman <kimberlite.ef@...> wrote:

 

 

 

After 21 years and many miles it is time to paint the deck.

I have renewed the black stripes a few times but not the deck.

I would appreciate any information from anyone who has repainted their deck with the original color. I would also like to know what paint was used.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of Richard Dallett
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2023 2:33 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Still looking for info Painting the deck

After compounding the red toerail I used the Marine Polytrol and it made it look like new.

Richard Dallett
A54/68/Mamba

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of JB Duler
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2023 6:01 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Still looking for info Painting the deck

Eric,

Last year I scrapped the decks, plugged the holes and used one, sometimes two, coats of two part epoxy primer from Hempel. I had fine cracks and it did a great job.

For the paint I used a two part polyurethane paint from a wholesale paint supplier serving the auto industry. They can match exactly the color you need.
I did a lot of research and found that the so called "marine products" were not better.

I added small plastic balls for anti skid (bought them by the pound).
I used the roller with the paint cartridge for the grooves. Depending on the location the width is different.

Really happy with the results and the strength of the paint.

If you need I can send you more info and photos and datasheets.
--
John Bernard "JB" Duler
San Francisco
Meltem # 19, Western Med

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of karkauai via groups.io
Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2023 11:56 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Still looking for info Painting the deck

Hi Eric,
I was in your shoes two years ago.  Kristy's deck was starting to chip where the gel coat was too thick.  I was afraid that a new coat or two of paint would make the wonderful original nonskid less effective. I don't like the feel of painted-on nonskid. I opted for a PVC product that glues down to the deck after it is faired (to fill in the grooves) and sanded.  Before I bit the bullet, I saw a few jobs in person and spoke to two owners who had the product on their boats in the Caribbean sun for 9 years, and said it still looked like new. It's 1/4 inch thick, tough, repairable, easy to clean, has even better nonskid properties, and looks great. The material including glue weighs about 200 lbs. An added benefit I wasn't expecting is that it insulates in the sun to lower cabin temps by 5+°F.

It is expensive, ~$25K, and you have to find an installer who measures by hand (that non-stretch plastic is used to make a template, then the panels are made in the shop). Avoid installers who use a computerized laser to make the template. I saw several like that that were not satisfactory.


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Kent & Iris

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of JB Duler
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2023 4:21 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Still looking for info Painting the deck

Eric, if you have a Mac or an iphone I can share photos in icloud.
If not I can also share in a dropbox folder.
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John Bernard "JB" Duler
San Francisco
Meltem # 19, Western Med