Boat Painting Basics: What You Need to Know for a Flawless Finish! S3-E16
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- Опубліковано 6 тра 2023
- Learn how to achieve a mirrored varnish surface and the proper way to paint your boat. In this episode of The Art of Boat Building Boat Builder, Bob Emser takes us through the steps need to have an outstanding finish on a boat hull. Check out his tips on how he gets a mirror like finish on the varnished transom. A quick "Boat Painting 101" on what paint should be used on a boat. Once the boat is paint we see the hull bing flipped over revealing the graceful lines of "Victoria" then sailing tender for Steve Denette's boat "Arabella"
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Your presentations are always so informative and engaging. It’s just great the way you talk us through the process while you are working and also add interesting commentary as you progress. Excellent editing too. 🎉
I love how you’ve made us watch half an hour of paint drying , and still managed to leave us with a cliffhanger , pure skill 😃🍻
Well said Dave! LOL
Yeah, way too much talking. You’ve managed to take the interesting process of building a beautiful boat and make it so boring that I skipped through most of it. Not everything merits ten minutes of standing and explaining.
@@jeffreynerdin3522 How about you go watch another master craftsman?
@jeffreynerdin3522 I think you may be missing the vibe of the guy. As he works and talks he is unraveling any number of tips, large and small, that came from long exposure and experience in the field. I could be wrong here but maybe you could take it down a notch, or go watch a car chase.
@@danweyant4909 I’m just sharing my opinion. I’ve watched quite a few of his videos and I respect him as a craftsman. I’m just saying this video was boring and involved too much talking and explaining. He can take that as constructive criticism or he can ignore it. What the rest of you think doesn’t really matter. I’m happy to see he has your support though. He deserves it.
When you flipped the boat over, the view of the woodwork was absolutely breathtaking.
Big reveal!
The reveal of the inside wood work when you turned the boat over, was simply amazing! Well done!
I'm getting invested in boat building more and more as I watch these videos. One day. One day I'll put this knowledge to practice.
WOW Bob! Victoria is really looking beautiful! She's going to be an incredible addition to Arabella!
Lou also showed a tip for keeping the lid of the paint can from sticking and building up dried paint in the rim. He pokes holes in the gutter of the rim with an awl, so the excess paint drips back into the can. I have used this tip and can attest to its value.
Hi Pat, Yes, that is also a good one. It's hard to see in the video, I did that when I used the paint 3 years ago. When open it was in amazingly good shape. I've had past comments that it would cause the paint to dry out. Obviously not true!
Thanks for all your help!
Bob
That tender has some very sweet lines that really showed once you pulled her off the building frame. Love the razor blade trick for smoothing varnish. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the rubber assembly.
Bob that mirror finish showing your reflection on the transom was sheer beauty. The tender is coming along very nice. Great tips and thanks for sharing!
I like your tip of tick marks on the stir stick to count coats applied.
That sure is one beautiful looking tender.The workmanship and techniques are of outstanding class. What I do enjoy the most in watching these videos, is the way you orate the processes.
I've really admired your work and I'm extreme jealous of your dinghy, fair winds and following seas.
Like the Bob Ross of boat building. Very relaxing in addition to very educational. Best regards.
The moment I’ve been waiting for…the turning over. It looks quite stunning and I’m looking forward to the next stage!
Quality work for sure! No shortcuts and doing double work on small things like tape to make sure you don't end up with buildup and tear out. Can't wait to see that rudder build.
She's absolutely gorgeous Bob! Great work!
Steve is going to have a very wonderful tender. Nice job!
Looks nice! Your skills and patience is amazing.
I so loved seeing the beauty of the inside of the boat when you flipped her, and the fact that you have a jig if you ever wanted to make another of the same shape and size.
I learn so much - you’re so knowledgeable. Thank you.
I was speechless watching how you work Sir, you’re a legend.
It's beautiful. Job well done. Wow!!
That is a great looking boat.... I have followed your journey from the start. Keep up the great series and thank you for your inspiration. Rusty
Thanks for sharing, Bob! Beautiful craftsmanship as always.
Superb workmanship, as usual!
Bob, nicely done as always. I was particularly interested in watching how you applied the final coats of paint to the hull with the roller.. Your viewers might want to know using a roller requires a little bit of practice and knowledge. The fine roller nap you used and the dregree of pressure when appling the paint can be critical to the final outcome of the finish. You nicely explained the importance of the wet 'edge' when applying the paint and not 'overworking' the paint on application, both of which are unfortunately common rooky mistakes.
I was wondering if you recommend wet sanding is between finish coats. My guess is it might really come down to how smooth you want the finish to be on the hull. I agree with others about the beautiful interior of the boat. I know its going to be painted but what a bloody shame to cover it up with paint. Personally I would give it a bright finish which would look amazing!
Great craftmanship!
Wow, watching paint dry or applied may not be my bag, but I can't wait for the next episode. Rudder,,,, yay.
Very clever rudder flip-up system. Have never seen this before. Beautiful boat Bob.
really great to watch.. thanks
Great work! I'm glad that you painted over the ends of the cedar, that looks very elegant.
You certainly lived up to making it beautiful, Bob. Wonderful to enjoy your work vicariously.
That tender starts to look very nice. 😊
OUTSTANDING!!!!!
Bob, there is only one word for it - Beautiful!!!! You are a real craftsman. Cheers Ian
Thats one nice looking boat
It's looking great, I loved the bit where you were shaving Victoria's rear end...
Your obvious patience and attention to detail is truly inspiring. I've enjoyed your posts for a long time but felt the need to comment. Thank you,truly, for fascinating me on the proper steps of not only watching paint dry but why you take the care you do and explaining why you do it to get the finish that you are trying to achieve.
She is coming along so beautifully!
Wow, great tiller design!
Clever kick up rudder configuration. Thanks for your very instructive videos.
Congrats on getting to the big flip! Looks great 🙂
Victoria is looking beautiful.
Beautiful work! Thank you for the video.
That rudder is going to be a masterful bit of tech
Wow! Nice work
Nice work Bob!
I'm grinning ear to ear, Bob. She is beautiful! Steve's going to love her!
I really like the Lust varnish too. I was extremely impressed with how well it sprays and cures in cold weather. Nice trick with the razor Bob. I'll be adding that to the arsenal.
Its beautyfull well done
Thanks for another great video! I've never built a boat, but I've spent 40 years woodworking and painting, and I always learn something new and useful in every episode. You do beautiful work!
Great Video !
Victoria is going to be real showpiece both on the deck and at the dock. Beautiful design Bob and very well executed. The rudder is going to be interesting. Thank you for sharing this interesting build. Have a great week sir.
You're a brave man...painting with that nice watch on.
Nicely done! Looking pretty dang spiffy! 😄
Amazing, Bob! Fantastic work! 😃
Damn, the inside looks fantastic!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
The rudder mechanism is brilliant!
Beautiful Job David Australia
The boat looks wonderful. Very nice. Thanks for sharing your craftsmanship.
I know a David Baxter from Northern England who knows and loves boats. Lives in Virginia. Could it be possible?!!!
@Perry Murphy No. California, former Navy though.
@@davidabaxter4424 Well I fully understand your interest in the site. I'm from Newfoundland and Labrador up in Canada myself. You take care and thanks so much for responding.
It's a beautiful tender!
Yup. You made it beautiful!
Good job man nice 👍 boat 🚢.
This is the first video of your channel ive watched and with that boat shape I thought this was a factory molded hull...
After the boatflip and checking more of this channel, ive realised ive been impressivly wrong!
Well done sir!
I was watching you roll on the paint and was thinking there were little black dots all over it. I then realized I needed to clean my computer screen!
😊
I like the idea of SS hand rails on deck, less maintenance worry for the future. Man, big project a lot of work for you, but it will be worth it..
Voila. Well done.
Beautiful workmanship Bob. Thank you for the longer episode. I hope it brings you more watchers.👍🛥
In the last episode I asked about the transition at the transom now I seen. Thanks
Ha ha something and I don't remember what is missing. Maybe auto correct
Thirty years ago, I tried to cover the top side with expensive bottom paint. This was a terrible idea. The top side finish was dull and chalky. I had to repaint it with top side paint. Also, I had covered my new oars with this expensive bottom paint. On my maiden row of a new wooden boat my hands began to burn from the chemicals in bottom paint. Just passing on some hard learned lessons. I really enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing. Mike
Interesting rudder design. Looking forward to watching that build. Guess the interior hull glassing will be somewhat tedious with all those bulkheads in place.
Это круто!
Спасибо.
Pretty
Beautiful finish. Razor blade to smooth varnish. Not just for transoms!
She's Beautiful Bob great job
Getting close.🙂🙂
Great work! In the late 70's I made a 10 foot hydro from a kit Then, about the same year I found the Gougeon Brother's book They sold plans for a cold molded pram Bought the plans Ordered the cedar veneer from a company listed in WoodenBoat magazine lofted the boat and built a very nice (first attempt :) Been buying their magazine off and on since the first issue Wish I had the money to go to their classes One neat class would be taking the lines of an actual hull Also in 83 wanted to go to the Northwst School of Wooden Boat building The guy that started the school use to build vessels like tug boats Had the money for the school Just never had the money to live in Port Townsend for that length of time One of those cases where the local people have the advantage
Also had bought Woodenboat's Yankee Tender plans Then before I could build it. Had to move out of the house and into an apartment So, there went my 20 inch bandsaw table saw jointer etc Asked Woodeboat if I could make a 4 foor model They said sure So instead of making big boats Been making small ones Like half hulls and boats from the Smithsonian plans A neat one would be a sandbagger ,Texas scow Catboat 2 oats I would like to make full size would be a 2 masted crabbing skiff and a double ended Maryland crabbing skiff The Eastern Shore Also the stick up rig is interesting Main mast slants aft forward mast slants forward
Fwiw when I use a non orbital sander I attach a nice smallish shop vac hose to it. Really keeps the dust down, and the sand paper also stays clear, lasts longer. It's a bit awkward, but I attach the power cord to the vac hose, and drape the lines over my shoulder.
This video is worth watching if for nothing else but the razor blade idea.
I'd like to know more about the de-glossing agent for the "Wet Edge Topside Paint"
Hash marks! Brilliant! What a perfect solution to my forgetful brain.
What a magistrate surprise when you flipped the beauty over ... I was very happy to see all that beautiful wood showing itself off when revealed! It would be sad to see that all covered in paint as it currently looks like a fine piece of furniture! Perhaps a clear epoxy would maintain that appearance yet be easy to maintain.
She will be painted inside as per Steve's request. The will be plenty of bright finishes to excite the eye!
Please note, we do not recommend using Krypton, or other bottom paints, above the waterline. Over time, the paint will start to wear off, as it is designed to do so, and not give you the nice finish that a topside paint does. For best results, we recommend using Wet Edge for above the waterline, not Krypton.
Hi Bob, can you explain why you did not fiberglass the transom? Thanks!
Hi What angle is the razor blade at: is it more verticle to the surface?
Excellent vlog
I'm guessing at about 45º
Looking very good, outside and in! How did the weight feel?
It's extremely light. Once the seats and inside fiberglass get installed I'll get an actual weight to share.
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Does the razor blade replace the need for sanding between coats, or is that in addition to sanding?
Very nice work!!
No sanding necessary.
Hi Bob, really really great job - i have worked with similar forms in the past (Architecture, design - here in New Zealand) and seeing those forms, craftsmanship and beauty in Victoria has inspired me to think about giving it a go myself. Do you have a set plans i could purchase?
Yes, I will be making the plan’s available.
I love to here more about your boat building goals. As you may know I hold a boatbuilders clinic online. Here is more information.
www. Boatbuildingbootcamp.com
I’d like to encourage you to schedule a call with me. The call is free.
Thank you for getting back to me, it will be really great to have a go at what you have achieved with Victoria & Haven! Victoria feels like a good start for me. I have grown up surfing & surf life saving here in New Zealand and since becoming a father I've been thinking of ways to develop my relationship with the ocean, in ways in which we can do things together, have fun and learn some valuable skillsets.
I'm not exactly starting from scratch but I would like to slowly build my confidence in sailing & building a boat - the ultimate goal (if I were to set one - would be to perhaps take on an old classic blue water cruiser).. but as a father of young boy (soon to be another) i won't be rushing this process
Is it plausible to add a colour tint to the fibreglass resin alleviating the need for primer and top coats? In my case it is for a timber kayak hull i am building so it is only in the water a few hours at a time. Thanks for a truly engaging program.
I suppose you could use a dye. Not sure of the benefit of doing so. All epoxies are not UV resistant so one needs to either varnish or paint that has UV protection (marine paint or varnish) Most dyes are transparent, if that is what you're looking for it would be much easier to stain the wood (alcohol based) before glass fiber and resin.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for watching!
Bob
Very well done video. The tiller mechanism is fascinating.
I am uncertain about covering the whole hull with ablative antifouling bottom paint. It is formulated to rub off easily. I can see this making a mess getting the dinghy on and off deck. It will rub off on everything and everyone it touches. Since it is formulated to be somewhat poisonous, its not stuff you want all over the place and on your hands. While it makes sense to have it below the waterline as topside paint may not hold up well when the dinghy is left in the water, above the waterline it will just rub off easily while bouncing off other boats at a dinghy dock and make a mess of fenders when coming along side the mother ship.
Given that its just a dinghy that can be easily pulled out of the water to clean the bottom, full-on bottom paint to protect from fouling may be overkill. Just painting the bottom with the 2-part epoxy primer and calling it good would probably take care of the paint requirements without having the maintenance issue of re-applying expensive toxic antifouling bottom paint all the time. The epoxy primer would be easy to clean, works great below the waterline, and will hold up above the waterline for a very long time.
It will be interesting to see how the bottom paint works out. Steve can always sand it back and apply a bit more epoxy primer if he doesn't like how the bottom paint holds up. Topside paint above the waterline for a bit more cosmetic color is always an option.
Hi Nick,
I appreciate your concerns. I had spoken with the technicians at TotalBoat and given the parameters of the boat being in fresh and salt water for extended periods of time the Krypton paint is what was recommended. Given it copper free formula this is the most environmentally friendly bottom paint. It was not recommended to use topside paint due to being submerged for a prolonged time.
Yes, it is designed to slough off whether it is just painted below the water line or the whole boat, you would still have the same issue of a chalky surface. Painting the whole surface is a non-issue. All boats require yearly maintenance. If Steve is unhappy he can certainly paint it with a different paint. Time will tell.
I'm looking forward to completing the tiller mechanism.
Thank you for watching.
Cheers,
Bob
@@TheArtofBoatBuilding Something like VC Performance Epoxy is a bottom paint but not antifouling.
It is designed to be used below the waterline, is 80% the cost of Krypton, would last multiple seasons with minimal care, is not chalky when you touch it and is not toxic when dry.
The downside is you would need to sponge off below the waterline to remove any growth on those occasions when the dinghy is left in the water for extended periods.
But in the long run, it is up to Steve and once he actually gets some time on the water he will have his own opinions on what works for him.
@@NickSchade Interlux VC seems bullet proof. I agree with a vessel so light, it would be easy enough to flip and quickly scrub. Or hit it with a power washer when available. Regardless, the skipper makes the final call in these matters.
You can paint it any color as long as it is white.
I like the razor blade method. Did you also sand?
No sanding needed.
How will you finish the plank ends at the transom?
Is the time on the clock a coincidence at 12:36?
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Dinghy looks more and more beautiful, the rudder looks very clever but you probably need to chose the weight of the rudder blade to make it work well.
Yeah, not too buoyant. And with that transom angle a cassette type rudder blade wouldn't work- aside from being esthetically incongruous, so it's gotta pivot for shoal running
This is a really beautiful boat! Will you let the wood be visible on the inside? It certainly looks nice, I'm not sure how sensible it would be, though.
The inside will be painted as per Steve"s request. There will be plenty of bright finishes to satisfy the bright finish crowd.
Yeah it’s always a little sad to cover up such beautiful wood…. I’m building a plane and I think the same thing as I put the fabric on
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