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• How to paint a boat: A step-by-step guide

Painting your boat not only enhances its visual appeal but also protects it from the damaging effects of saltwater, sunlight, and other elements. Whether you have a sailboat, powerboat, or kayak, the principles of boat painting remain largely the same.

Assessing your boat's condition

Before you begin, evaluate your boat's current condition. Inspect the hull for any damage, scratches, or rust that may need to be addressed before painting. Make a list of necessary repairs and tackle them first.

Gathering the right tools and materials

To paint your boat successfully, you'll need a range of tools and materials, including paintbrushes, rollers, sandpaper, masking tape, drop cloths, and, most importantly, the appropriate marine paint.

Preparing the boat surface

Proper preparation is the key to a successful paint job. Start by cleaning the boat's surface thoroughly to remove dirt, grease, and old paint. Sand the surface to create a smooth and clean canvas for the new paint to adhere to.

Applying primer

Priming is a crucial step to ensure good paint adhesion and durability. Apply a marine-grade primer that is compatible with the paint you've chosen. Allow it to dry thoroughly as per the manufacturer's instructions.

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Choosing the right paint.

Selecting the right type of marine paint is essential. There are different types of boat paint available, such as antifouling paint, topside paint, and bottom paint. Choose the one that suits your boat's needs and your intended use.

Applying the paint

Start by applying the paint to the boat's surface using a paintbrush or roller. Use long, even strokes, working from one end to the other. Be mindful of the weather conditions, as extreme temperatures and humidity can affect the paint's drying process.

Applying additional coats

For best results, you may need to apply multiple coats of paint. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for drying times between coats. Applying multiple thin coats is often better than one thick coat.

Drying and curing

Allow the paint to dry completely before launching your boat into the water. The curing time can vary depending on the type of paint and environmental conditions. Follow the paint manufacturer's instructions for specific guidance.

Final touches and cleanup

After the paint has dried, remove any masking tape and clean your tools and equipment. Inspect your boat's finish for any imperfections, and make any necessary touch-ups.

Painting a boat requires careful planning, preparation, and attention to detail, but the results can be incredibly rewarding. Not only will your boat look like new, but it will also be better protected against the elements, ensuring many more enjoyable days on the water.

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a boat owner looking to maintain your vessel's beauty and functionality, this step-by-step guide on how to paint a boat will help you achieve a professional and long-lasting finish. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your materials, and give your boat the makeover it deserves. Happy painting!

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How To Paint A Sailboat: A Complete Guide

Whether you’re new to owning a sailboat or not, you have likely put some thought into painting your boat yourself. It is important to keep your boat well painted as it can save you a lot of money in the long run. It can also save you a lot of money if you choose to paint your boat yourself.

Whether or not this is the first time you have painted your boat, you will still find this article useful. It has lots of tips and tricks for making sure you get the job done and get it done well. Hiring a professional may be easier, but there is a sense of pride and accomplishment in doing it yourself. If you use this article as a reference, you can’t go wrong.

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Why is it important to paint your sailboat?

Painting your boat is not just an excuse to put some creative flair into your boat, it is an important process in keeping the boat safe. Safe from salt, safe from barnacles, and safe from damage. The paint acts as a vital protective layer, without it your boat will be vulnerable to all kinds of damage. If you have a wooden hull, this protective layer will keep the wood from rotting. It can also plug any minuscule holes that might allow sea life and salt to make its way into the body of the boat.

There is also, of course, the added benefit of having a boat that looks good . A boat is a point of pride and should be treated as such. Having a glossy looking boat is something to be proud of. Most boats are not painted far above the waterline, so it is even an opportunity to make your boat stand out. Some people also believe that painting a boat brings good luck. Unless of course, you paint it green, green is thought to bring bad luck. Whether or not you believe that is up to you.

What are the benefits of painting your boat yourself?

When it comes to painting your boat there are only two options. Hire a professional boat painting contractor, or bite the bullet and do it yourself. They both have their pros and cons, of course, but there is so much more to be gained by doing it yourself. First of all, painting your boat yourself is just as fun as it is difficult. Learning to paint is a valuable life skill that you won’t regret learning as early on in your sailing career as possible. If you can learn to paint your boat now, you will save yourself a small fortune in the long run.

Hiring a contractor is expensive, to say the least, it may be faster and easier overall, but the extra cost can make it simply not feasible. Or simply unappealing. If this is the first time you are painting your sailboat you will need to make a one-off purchase of all the equipment needed for prepping, painting, and finishing the boat. After these one-off purchases are out of the way, you will only need to buy paint and new rollers the next time. Even if you need to buy all the equipment brand new, it can be cheaper than hiring someone else to do the job for you.

How often do you need to paint your sailboat?

The general rule of thumb for painting your boat is that it will need bottom paint about once a year. This is when you will need to take the boat completely out of the water and give it a fresh new coat. If your boat spends all of its time in the water, it certainly needs painting at least once a year. The saltwater is so corrosive that you shouldn’t let your boat go without a fresh coat of bottom paint for more than 2 years. Even if your boat only spends half its time in the water, and the other half on land, you will find that its best to keep its coat topped up.

The top paint, or the above waterline paint, doesn’t need painting anywhere near as often. It isn’t in direct contact with the seawater so it simply isn’t going to get eroded down as much. The salty sea spray can still be damaging over time so this paint should be re-done every 3 years. It can be more or less frequent depending on use and personal preference. Some people like to do above waterline paint yearly, with the rest of their boat, but it isn’t necessary.

What are the best paints to use for your sailboat?

There are plenty of great brands of paint out there, in various colors and shades, so you won’t struggle for choice. There are some things you might want to look for in your paint . For example, you may have noticed that a lot of boats tend to have red hulls. This isn’t just a fashion statement, and while red is supposed to bring luck this isn’t the main reason either. The reason is that this red/orange paint is perfect for added protection along the bottom of your boat.

This red/orange paint is interestingly chosen because it is, of course, traditional; but mostly because of its copper. The copper is actually what gives the paint its red/orange color.

Copper is perfect for the bottom of your boat for several reasons. First, copper acts as a biocide. It stops worms from making their way into the hull if your boat is wooden. If it is metal or fiberglass, it still has the benefit of stopping barnacles and other sea life from attaching themselves deep into the hull of the boat. Copper is also strong enough to hold up to scraping.

Scraping is when you scrape barnacles and other sea life off the hull of your boat. Scraping is an important part of keeping your boat in good condition. It is important to check with the marina or port authority whether or not you are allowed to scrape. If you scrape without permission you may find yourself on the receiving end of a hefty fine. The reason is that they don’t want you introducing invasive species on to the marina floor. This is mostly a problem when you are coming from somewhere vastly foreign, not sailing from New York to Chicago for example.

How many coats of paint does a sailboat need?

When painting your boat it’s a good idea to think about how many coats of paint you are going to need. There is no exact number that is needed, it is mostly to do with how well protected your boat needs to be and how much time you have on your hands. Every coat takes time and attention to detail.

If you choose to do four coats of paint it is going to be time-consuming but very well protected. That being said, the minimum number of coats is two. One is not enough. If your boat only spends part of the time in the water, two to three coats are plenty.

If you are someone who lives on their boat full-time, or at least most of the time, you may want to do more coats. Three, maybe even four, might be ideal here. The reason is that first, your boat is going to experience way more wear and tear than one that is just an ocean part-timer. And second, taking out your boat (which is also your home) is a giant hassle. It is a tedious process, so doing it as infrequently as possible is probably in your best interest. More coats last longer. When you are sailing from place to place, finding somewhere to take your boat out of the water and perform this maintenance is inconvenient. You want to be doing it as little as possible.

What safety precautions do I need to take when painting my sailboat?

All paint can be toxic when inhaled. Even if it is “non-toxic” paint it is going to be harmful to your lungs. They aren’t meant to inhale anything but air, even non-toxic paint is going to be bad for them. This is why it is important to wear a face mask.

Your mask should be specifically for painting, not surgical masks or other cheap medial masks. They are not going to be strong enough, with a fine enough air filter. Whether you feel the need to wear eyewear is up to you during the painting process.

Before the painting begins, when you are scraping and sanding, it is a good idea to wear some goggles to keep debris and splinters out of your eyes. It is also a good idea to wear gloves. You don’t want to rough your hands up too much, they need protection from not only the paint but splinters and sharp pieces of metal.

Painting a boat can be dangerous work. Without taking the proper safety precautions you are putting yourself at unnecessary risk. This safety equipment costs just a few bucks and is equally important as any of the other tools needed to paint your boat.

What tools do I need to paint a boat?

There is more to painting your boat than just using paint and a brush . You will also need tough sandpaper , potentially an angle grinder or welder , paint, primer , brushes, paint rollers , paint thinner , and solvent. You will need to make sure you have all of these things before you start painting. You can pick any of these items up at a boating goods store.

It is a good idea to bring some buckets with you for filling with water, both for rinsing off your boat and your brushes. All of your safety equipment needs to be brought too.

If this is your first time painting your boat yourself, you may find you need to buy all of these things at once. That can be a lot to stomach when its all in one go, luckily, most of these tools and equipment can be reused. Besides, it is still going to be far cheaper than hiring someone to do it for you. All of this equipment is an investment in your boat.

How to paint a sailboat

Whether this is the first time you have painted your boat or not, you may find some of the tips in this next section useful. Painting your sailboat may be tricky at first, but over time you will get the hang of it. The problem with painting your boat is that it can be a very expensive mistake if you get it wrong.

It is important to read this guide carefully, take your time, and make sure you do the job properly. It may be slow going at first, speed will come over time. Once you have gathered all of your safety equipment and tools you are ready to get started.

The workspace

First of all, you need to ensure you have the right workspace. You cant paint your boat in the water so you are going to need to find somewhere to do your work. This is easy enough if you don’t live on your boat full time, take the boat to your house and do your painting on the driveway. If this isn’t an option because you don’t have space or live on your boat full time, you are going to need to rent somewhere. There are typically places affiliated with the marina that you can use. In some cases, these even come with a majority of the equipment you will need. This, of course, drums up the price a bit, but that’s unavoidable.

Your workspace needs to be well ventilated, or you risk making yourself very sick. Both from paint fumes, rubbing alcohol fumes, and fine matter from when you sand the hull down. This means painting your boat in your garage, if it even fits, is not always the best idea. If you do decide to paint outside, it is important to consider the chance of rain. Of course, your boat is pretty waterproof, but once you begin sanding rain might damage the wood if left to sit there.

Before you do anything else, it is important to look your boat over fully from top to bottom. You are looking for any bumps, scrapes, cracks and general damage. This damage is not going to be noticeable while the boat is in the water, so just before you paint it is one of the only times you get to have a close look. Once you have made note of all this damage, it is time to get to work repairing it. Depending on just how severe this damage is, you may want to get help with this next stage.

All of this damage needs to be repaired before anything else can take place. Painting over these damaged areas is just going to hide the problem temporarily, the next time it comes to painting you will find they are far worse. If you don’t deal with this now, they are going to snowball into complicated and expensive repairs.

After your repairs are done it is time to start sanding. This is very time consuming as you need to do it three times. Per coat. First, take the 600 grit sandpaper and make your way around the boat. It is best to use electrical tape to mark out a section at a time so you don’t keep losing your place. After you have finished with the 600 grit sandpaper, it is time to move on to 800, then 1200. This process is important so you will be painting on as smooth a surface as possible. It is then a good idea to wipe the surfaces of the boat down with a damp cloth to remove any of the dust and flakes of metal/wood. Otherwise, you end up painting over them.

You could wash the boat down with a hose but you want to avoid getting the boat unnecessarily wet now that the hull has lost its protective layer. If you are sanding down a boat with a copper paint bottom, you may find the sanding process difficult. Just do your best, it doesn’t need to be 100% perfect. It is important to get as much of the old paint off as possible. Your new paint won’t adhere to the old paint as well as it would to the boat hull itself.

Putting on a layer of primer is not 100% necessary but it is recommended. The idea is that you want your topcoat to adhere to the boat as well as possible, a layer of primer can help you do that. The primer needs to be painted on evenly all over the boat. If you only feel like doing below the waterline, that is fine too. It will save you a lot of time. Putting on the layer of primer is not the most time-consuming part, it is mostly the sanding down that you will have to do. You will need to sand down using the 600 grit paper, then the 800, then 1200. Just like last time. Your layer of primer needs to be as smooth as possible for the maximum adhesion.

Now comes the paint. It is recommended to do at least two layers of paint. One undercoat and one top. Some people choose to go as far as two layers of primer, two layers of undercoat, and three layers of topcoat. This is going to be very time consuming, remember you will need to sand down three times between each layer of paint. You can paint using a brush if you like but is far easier to use a roller. It is also far easier if you employ someone to help you with this stage. It could be your spouse, child, friend, or anyone. It doesn’t need to be a paid professional. It can take a long time to go through this process. Especially if you are effectively doing 8 layers of paint (including primer).

The fastest way to paint, especially if you are on your own, is to use a sprayer. They are easy to use, with a little practice. If you haven’t used one before you may find that you struggle to get an even coat. You should always paint in vertical stripes, not horizontal. Additionally, it is a good idea to have someone following after you with a small brush doing small touch-up jobs. Any unevenness will need to be sanded down and repainted. The whole painting process can take a week if you aren’t efficient.

Take pictures

It is a good idea to take pictures throughout the whole process. This is for future reference. For example, if you take pictures of the boat when you are assessing it for damage, you can compare them to after you have repaired or sanded the trouble spots down. If you cant see the trouble spots still, great! If you can, it will help you keep an eye on them after you have painted too. It’s a good idea to catalog all of these areas if they start to become regular problems you may want to have your boat looked at by a mechanic. You might also like to have a before and after picture for your blog, or just as a personal memento.

Hopefully, you now have all the theory needed to paint your boat. There is a lot more that goes into painting your boat than simply grabbing some paint and a brush. It takes planning, practice, and attention to detail. If you follow this guide you will have no trouble at all. If this is your first time painting your boat, don’t be disheartened if it takes a lot longer than you expected. Speed will come with time, it is far more important to get the job done right than get it done quickly. If you put the work in you will be painting like a pro in no time at all.

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How to Paint a Sailboat Watercolor Painting Tutorial

Sailing is one of my favorite things to do and painting sailboats is almost as fun! This lovely sailboat flew in the wind on Somes Sound on Mount Desert Island, Maine. It was one of those perfect sailing days. The light sparkled, the wind blew steadily and the last of summer heated the air. Since I didn't have a sailboat there, I sketched and took photos of the sailboats moving up and down the Sound.

The shimmering water is the tricky part of this painting. It's a great opportunity to practice your dry brush! This painting needs rough press paper to get that sparkling water. The rest of the painting is simple. Trees in the distance and a pared down palette. Keep the colors and your brush strokes simple. Sailing at its finest on a summer day in Maine!

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Painting Demonstration 1

Always sketch very lightly in watercolor since most pencil lines will show. You want the focus on the painting, not the drawing. Unless, of course, you're highlighting the pencil lines!

Since I'm painting a light object with a lot of brushstrokes around it (for the water) I can either mask it out, preserve highlights with wax or use white gouache. I decide on a combination of the last two since they feel more spontaneous than masking and I don't have too many bright highlights.

When you use a wax crayon, always remember it's there for better or worse. It will not come off and leave paper the same!

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Painting Demonstration 2

I want barely there water sparkling in the background. Very pale highlights and dark shadows, so dry brush is the solution! Dry brush and texture is why I chose the rough press paper, after all.

With a tricky dry brush where every stroke shows, I like to test the brush a few times on an area of the painting that isn't quite so tricky or a scrap of paper. As you can see, I got the texture just right in the trees at the upper part of the painting. Some extra texture there is perfect and it will be dark enough the individual strokes don't show.

Since all those strokes show up in the water, make them count! Move your brush with the waves. Notice how highlights show up in horizontal swathes across the water. Work with the water, not against it.

A squirrel hair brush is perfect for hit and miss dry brush like this. It barely touches the ridges of the paper so you can really get that sparkle!

Painting Demonstration 3

Since this is dry brush, there's no time between washes! I continue moving around the painting, using slightly varying blues and values. This gives me that great water shimmer! If some of the dry brush hits a still wet area, great! that gives a natural feeling variation.

I still keep everything light in value in this wash. I don't want thick sludgy paint, but effervescent sparkle!

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Painting Demonstration 4

Now that dark background! I want a bit of a a golden glow, but subtle instead of harsh so I use quinacridone gold. This is one of the few paintings I never use a yellow in!

I paint a loose wet brush on dry paper wash of the gold, then drop in pthalocyanine green. I'm keeping it loose since the background is not the focus, the sailboat is!

The reflection of the sailboat is also a golden glow in the water, so I use quinacridone gold again. I'm still painting dry brush since I want the water to sparkle there too, not be dulled. The reflection is also a shadow which makes it quite complicated to paint.

Painting Demonstration 5

Now it's time to turn the golden green into hazy rich darks. While it's drying, I move maroon perylene into the trees to darken them. The rich red helps with the strong, clear color. Then I scrabble in ultramarine blue to make the trees green again. Finally, I add cobalt blue for the slightly opaque haze.

I dash quinacridone dry brush on the wooden mast. A bit of ultramarine blue and pthalo green gives shape to the boat.

Painting Demonstration 6

After the painting has dried completely, I start on the sail. The gorgeous sail is really the star of the painting so it's fun to finally start painting it! Still, it has to be kept simple since there really isn't much to the sail. Quinacridone gold gives the faint glow of the reflecting sun.

I continue adding texture and color to the waves. I need strong darks to balance out the background trees.

I keep a light hand on the waves since the lovely shimmering could be destroyed with a few strokes too many!

Painting Demonstration 7

The last stage is the details and it's hard to keep them from getting too fussy!

I continue the details on the sail. I use the top mainsail reinforcement as an excuse to dull down the arrow pointing the viewer out of the painting!

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Claude Monet’s six most splendid paintings of sailboats

by Barista Uno | Nov 15, 2021 | Maritime Art, Culture and History

Sailboats held as much as fascination for French Impressionist master Claude Monet as water lilies and haystacks . He made several paintings of them. The following, in my opinion, are his most splendid works on the subject. They spotlight not only the beauty and elegance of sailboats. More importantly, they show Monet’s inimitable handling of colour, light and atmosphere.

“For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life – the air and the light, which vary continuously. For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere which gives subjects their true value.”

— claude monet, 1891 (as quoted by tate uk ).

Sailboat in Petit-Gennevilliers, 1874 Claude Monet (1840–1926) Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

A sky exploding with wonderful colours and reflections on the serene waters of the Seine combine to transform an ordinary sailboat into something majestic.

Sailboats, regatta at Argenteuil, 1874 Claude Monet (1840–1926) Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Monet used the same pale palette for the sky, the sailboats and the river, adding tints of red for the houses to break the uniformity. Sky and water are dappled, and the boats are appear bunched together as they move gracefully along the river. All this gives the painting a peculiar kind of vitality and charm.

Le Havre, Fishing Boats Leaving the Port, 1874 Claude Monet (1840–1926) Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

It’s a wet morning, but a crowd has gathered on the waterfront to watch the fishing boats sail out of the harbour to the open sea. The small figures in the foreground make the boats and their proud sails seem like multistoried buildings. This is captivating art with a narrative element.

Fishing Boats at Sea, 1868 Claude Monet (1840–1926) Courtesy of Wikiart: Visual Art Encyclopedia

Monet turned an ordinary day in the life of fishermen into a theatrical scene. The boat in the foreground is like an actor making his stage entrance as the curtain of day is raised. The two boats are rendered in dark brown to provide a contrast to the streaks of white light in the sky.

The Cliffs at Étretat, 1886 Claude Monet (1840–1926) Courtesy of Wikiart: Visual Art Encyclopedia

This painting — one of many done by Monet of the Étretat cliffs — is bursting  with energy. Small patches of green, yellow and brownish orange are skillfully blended to create the impression of a dynamic but not choppy sea. The brightly coloured sky and the flotilla of small fishing boats accentuate the massive, towering cliffs.

Seascape, Storm, 1866 Claude Monet (1840–1926) Courtesy of The Clark, Massachusetts, USA

Seascape, Storm is an early work by Monet that is markedly different in style and technique from his later Impressionist paintings. In lieu of small, swift brushtrokes, the colours are applied solidly with some areas worked with a palette knife. The fishing boat is set against an ominous grey sky, and the sea is mostly a dark green. Just below the horizon line is a long strip of bright green, Monet suggesting perhaps that the storm will blow over, that there is hope.

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How to Paint a Sailboat? – A Step-by-Step Guide

Written by J. Harvey / Fact checked by S. Numbers

Painting a sailboat hull not only lets you save money, but it can also be quite gratifying. Plus, learning how to paint a sailboat can be likened to taking that one important step of truly claiming your vessel as your own. I mean, they’re our darlings, right?

This simple guide teaches you how to paint the hull of a boat, including a sailboat’s. Overall, it’s not hard to grasp – just a bit tiring, and plenty of waiting is involved.

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Prepare the Following

Step 1. give the sailboat a thorough cleaning., step 2. start sanding the hull’s surface., step 3. prepare the primer, then apply it., step 4. prepare the paint, then start applying the topcoat and antifouling coat., the importance of painting your sailboat, how often do i need to paint my sailboat, some best paints to use for a sailboat, safety tips for painting.

• Marine-grade paint
• Primer (epoxy recommended) and hardener
• Sandpaper (80-grit, 220-grit, and 400 grit)
• Cleaning cloth
• Masking tape
• Roller (or paint sprayer)
• PPEs such as gloves, a coat, and a respirator

Choose a workspace with good ventilation to avoid exposing yourself to fumes, which have many detrimental but highly avoidable side effects. Painting the boat on its trailer on a clear, dry day and positioning it so the paint won’t get direct sunlight exposure are ideal.

Practical Steps for Painting a Sailboat

This guide works well for fresh paint jobs and even if you’re repainting the boat.

Any dirt, debris, and grease should be taken care of in any sailboat paint job. Check for debris and algae clinging to the hull and the sailboat deck, and just use the brush and cloth to get it off.

Double-check parts of the keel because mud and seaweed tend to stick to it the most. If there are barnacles present, you may have to power wash them or any stubborn green stuff you encounter.

Dip the sponge in a mix of boat soap and water, then start scrubbing any stains. Afterward, give the sailboat a good rinse. Wait for it to dry.

Put on your respirator and coat. Use an 80-grit or 100-grit to roughen the surface and remove any lingering trace of old paint by scrubbing in circular motions.

Then, grab the 220-grit to smoothen the surface more. That said, an 80-grit or 40-grit paired with a sander will do just as well, based on my experience every time I repaint a fiberglass boat .

You’d want the surface to be as even and smooth as possible before applying the first coat.

The epoxy primer helps to ensure that the paint will adhere well, too, so I recommend you don’t skip it. Epoxy also acts as a good sealant and prevents cracking and rust.

Before you apply it, put some masking tape over the areas of the hull that you don’t want the coats to go over. It will ensure even coats, too.

Every epoxy primer and hardener combination is different in one way or another. As such, follow what the manufacturer recommends when mixing. Be mindful of how quickly the mixture hardens.

Once you’re done with that step, use the roller to apply even coats of it over the whole surface of the hull. Depending on the size of your boat, this may take a while and can be tiring, so I suggest you ask for help.

Done? It’s time to wait a day to apply another layer. The next day, you can either apply another coat of primer (up to 4 coats is great) or proceed to the painting part.

Mix the paints according to the instructions.

You need to make sure the primer has dried before painting. I suggest two layers of topcoat followed by two equal coats of antifouling paint. But you can also skip to the antifouling paint immediately – your boat, your choice.

• Be sure to pick a good marine-grade paint like TotalBoat’s Alumipaint AF or Interlux’s Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua. Better yet, you can just head to your local marine shop and ask for recommendations (trust me, they know their sailboat paint best).
• We’re not exactly doing something artsy here, like making an easy sailboat painting with acrylics. You want coats that can take a beating, so choose marine grade only.

Once you’re ready to work, use a roller or a sprayer to apply the paint. Personally, I’d suggest the latter choice because if you spray paint a boat, you’ll get a sleeker, more attractive finish, although it requires some skills.

Therefore, if you’ve never handled a sprayer, the best way to paint a boat would be with a roller. Here are some tips to ensure the best results:

• Pour the paint into the t
• Slightly dampen the roller with clean water.
• Lightly dip the roller into the paint so that no more than half of it is submerged.
• Run the roller on the paint tray’s ramp a few times to evenly distribute the pigment.
• Run the roller from the top to the bottom of the hull. Make sure you apply even pressure as you do so. Remember: the strokes should be parallel and uniform; under no circumstance should you change the stroke to a different pattern.
• Use a paintbrush to access cavities and holes on the hull that your roller can’t reach.
• Apply the suggested number of coats for each type of paint, taking care to sand with the 400-grit or higher with each However, make sure you confirm that it’s recommended by the paint’s manufacturer.

• The first is aesthetics. How can your gaze possibly not be arrested by an exquisitely painted sailboat sailing in the distance? It’s an automatic postcard image.
• Secondly but just as important (if not more), you’re protecting your baby from damage, barnacles, rot, and other nasty things, extending its life and boosting its value.
• It exercises your creativity. Try out some sailboat paint schemes available on sites like Pinterest, and you’ll know what I’m talking about.

I’ve certainly tried one or two of these ideas myself, but not on a skiff and jon boat that I made from scratch. My wife and buddies were positively mesmerized.

• Much like how videos on YouTube showing easy boat acrylic painting puts my mind at ease, I can say the same for when I’m painting sailboat hulls.

A lot of my friends who love to sail, fish, and paint sailboats on canvas say the same since they’re often more than willing to stop by and lend a helping hand during my paint days. We exchange sailboat painting ideas occasionally, and they like the method I’ve shared here.

As such, painting boats can be a way to relax your mind and help you connect with like-minded people. You may also learn helpful tips regarding sailing and boat maintenance along the way. 

You need to paint your boat every year if you let it sit in the water all the time and the vessel shows signs of degradation.

That said, if you paint your sailboat with high-quality products, such as marine-grade paint, the coating can last for as long as 10 years, especially if you’re extra careful with your boat and have proper storage for it.

Besides the two brands I mentioned above, you can also try antifouling paints by Rust-Oleum. I just rotated between TotalBoat, Rust-Oleum, and Interlux because these three provided the best results among the sailboat paints I tested.

Rust-Oleum’s Topside Paint paired with the brand’s fiberglass primer work well with fiberglass hulls. But I can say the same for TotalBoat’s Topside Paint. To me, it’s really just whichever of the three is available on my local marine shop’s shelf. Besides choosing the right paint, you may also ask yourself how much it costs to paint a boat. Is it worth it? Check out this article to get the answer!

If you follow most of the preliminary preparatory steps I’ve shared here, you will be keeping yourself safe from start to finish.

• Wear the PPEs I said above every time you’re sanding and applying epoxy and paint on the surface.
• Read any warning labels on the paint and other chemicals you use, like acetone for drying the paint quickly. Handle it with care always.
• Learn how to dispose of your paint properly. It’d be even better if you learned how to recycle it.
• Beware of accidents that may happen while you’re doing the cleaning and prep work. I mean, I’ve hit my head on a sailboat mast while doing them, so I reckon the chance of such misfortunes happening isn’t zero, even on a paint job.

To recap everything I’ve said regarding how to paint a sailboat:

• Position your boat in a good workplace.
• Clean and sand its hull well using boat soap and water and sandpaper.
• Apply 4 coats of the primer, 2 coats of the topcoat, then 2 antifouling coats, or skip to the antifouling paint coat immediately.
• Decide how you’re going to apply the paint based on the finish you want and your skill in using each tool.

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• Kevin Hislop, 72, drowned after a boat trip to Mākaro/Ward Island in January 2021.
• Coroner Katherine Greig found Hislop’s death preventable and called for better education for boat skippers.
• Maritime New Zealand supported the findings, emphasising the importance of the Boating Safety Code.

It was only Kevin Hislop’s third outing in the small boat he and a friend had recently bought online.

But sadly, the trip in January 2021 was also his last.

The 72-year-old wood burner installer from Lower Hutt drowned after embarking on a short trip with his friend to Mākaro/Ward Island, one of three small islands in Wellington Harbour .

They turned around when the sea got choppy, and both inexperienced, made a fateful decision to anchor the small boat incorrectly, which ultimately caused it to sink.

Hislop drowned but an existing serious heart condition which may have prevented him from being unable to remain afloat was a “significant condition” contributing to his death, according to Coroner Katherine Greig .

She said in her findings, which were released publicly this week, that Hislop’s death was preventable and has boosted the call for better preparedness and education among recreational boat skippers.

Coroner Greig has endorsed a recommendation from Safer Boating NZ that recreational boat skippers take, at a minimum, an online Day Skipper Coastguard Boating Education Course.

On January 24, 2021, Hislop and his friend, Boyd Ferris, went out in the small runabout they had bought jointly off Trade Me two weeks earlier.

The Marlborough Dart 401 GTR was powered by a 50-horsepower outboard engine.

Neither of the men were experienced with boats and they had only been out twice before since buying it.

Both were wearing inflatable personal flotation devices they had bought with the boat, but the coroner said Hislop had been wearing his under his clothes and may have had difficulty inflating it.

Around 2.30pm they launched the boat at Lowry Bay boat ramp at Wellington’s eastern harbour and headed towards Ward Island.

The weather was sunny with a northerly wind of about 25 knots, with a small wind-driven chop driving straight into Sunshine Bay.

The conditions prompted the men to turn around and head back. Hislop was steering and they decided to anchor just off Sunshine Bay, near Days Bay in Eastbourne.

The boat was swamped

Once the anchor was out, Hislop tied the anchor warp to the boat’s ski bar at the stern of the boat.

Ferris later said that this had the effect of pulling down the back of the boat and that, when a wave hit the boat, water came in.

They pulled up the anchor, by which time the boat was swamped and it had started tilting back.

Ferris managed to bail out six buckets before the boat started sinking and the men jumped off.

Hislop was only about a metre ahead of Ferris who saw him trying to hang on to the boat or a chilly bin that had been on the boat.

Ferris started to swim to the shore, which was the last time he saw his friend.

The coroner concluded that the method Hislop deployed in anchoring the boat from the stern inadvertently led to his death and imperilled Ferris’ life.

Just before 4pm police started getting multiple calls from the public who were watching the small boat sinking about 400 metres from shore in Sunshine Bay.

Emergency rescue services were deployed and the Westpac helicopter found Hislop floating in the water about 100 metres northeast of the capsized boat. The Coastguard recovered his body and began CPR as the vessel was towed to the Days Bay wharf.

CPR was continued by ambulance staff when the boat reached the wharf but Hislop did not respond and was declared dead at the scene.

Hislop’s wife, Diane, said that her husband was a strong swimmer as a younger man but, in the inquiry, she referred to his “very extensive heart history” and felt sure that jumping off the boat and into the water would have been a shock to his system.

Coroner Greig found that Hislop was “particularly vulnerable to sudden death” because of the state of his heart.

She said the events leading up to the boat becoming swamped, causing Hislop to jump into the water and then try to hold on were all stressful events.

“In all the circumstances, I find it more likely than not that Mr Hislop’s heart contributed to his death and was a significant contributory factor to why he drowned,” she said.

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She concluded that his death was preventable if the men had more knowledge and experience.

A senior constable who attended the scene and spoke to witnesses said anchoring the boat from the ski pole at the stern positioned the vessel’s stern against the wind and sea, which caused the boat to take on water and sink.

“I have received expert advice, that is that it is never safe to anchor a small to medium-sized vessel by the stern,” Coroner Greig said.

Maritime New Zealand raised further safety issues related to the circumstances of Hislop’s death, specifically, that the inflatable life vest he was wearing would not have provided him with buoyancy once in the water as it was incorrectly fitted under his clothing.

Hislop did not, or could not have inflated it once in the water, as it required active steps such as pulling a toggle.

MNZ said the steps required to inflate such a vest must be known and could easily be forgotten in a critical incident.

Coroner Greig said the responsibilities of boat ownership and use should never be underestimated or taken lightly.

“In New Zealand, use of recreational crafts is widespread and on average 18 people die each year on recreational crafts.”

She said the fatalities occurred most frequently close to shore on small powerboats, dinghies or inflatable boats.

The victims are overwhelmingly male and over the age of 45.

Maritime NZ supported the findings which confirmed its belief in the key safety messages that underlined all of its campaigns, namely the Boating Safety Code.

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