[Public-list] fresh water tank paint

[Elaine and Brian Timmins]

I used Gluvit when I did the one on #497.
Brian
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From: "Dave Terrell" <dterrell at message.nmc.edu>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 5:16 PM
Subject: [Public-list] fresh water tank paint


>I have succeeded in uncovering and cleaning the freshwater tank. I found
> that the fiberglass has crazing on it. Not a lot but it must be dealt
> with. I consulted Don Casey's book on repairing fiberglass and he
> suggests gelcoat repair if there is a small amount of crazing. For
> larger areas, he suggests priming the fiberglass and putting on 2 coats
> of two part polyurethane paint. I think I have enough crazing that gel
> coat repair will not be appropriate.
> 
> A friend of mine who has been around boats most of his life and taught
> in the engine program at our college's Maritime Academy said that there
> are paints designed precisely for this purpose. A Web site search has
> not been productive so far.
> 
> So here are my questions:
> 
> 1. Does any one know about these paints, where they can be found and how
> much they cost?
> 
> 2. Would something like Interlux's Perfection work well on this job?
> 
> 3. does this seem like a good way to approach this repair? Does anyone
> one see a problem here? I have reviewed the Maintenance Manual and have
> not seen this problem arise when repairing the top of the water tank.
> 
> I am documenting the whole process  - so photos will follow of each
> stage of the process. My friend also figured a nifty way to remove "the
> furiniture" when it is really stuck tight to the underlying fiberglass.
> A picture of this method will be included.
> 
> Thanks for all the help.
> 
> David, Talisman, 432
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