Thru Hull Speedo

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by spareparts

thats the kind of speedo we used on the big boats, if the thru hull was sealed, then the plugs is usually good to go. I'd pull that thing out(everyone uses gps for speed now), and use that hole for a thru hull transducer. BTW, I'd start stripping the bottom paint now, you've got a big job ahead looking at how many layers are on the bottom. Get some paint stripper, some chip brushes to spread it out, drop tarps to catch the crap and a scraper with a long handle. Don't forget gloves

I took a power washer to it this morning and knocked off lots of that bottom paint, but there's still plenty to go...what brand paint stripper you likey?...Sikkens?...

And believe me, that thru-hull is GOOD AS gone!!...

[spareparts]

anything that has a long list of cautions. If it says environmentally friendly or cleans up with water, don't use it, you need the bad stuff, look for aircraft stripper. Seriously, don not try to sand any off with out proper respiratory mask and a full body suit(don't ask how I know)

[Curapa]

I sanded off the paint up to the boot stripe when I painted my boat last year. I wore just a face mask. I felt ill in the evenings after I was done.

I need to buy or find someone with a pressure washer to help get me started.

[Curapa]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

I took a power washer to it this morning and knocked off lots of that bottom paint, but there's still plenty to go...what brand paint stripper you likey?...Sikkens?...

And believe me, that thru-hull is GOOD AS gone!!...

Oven cleaner works great for clean up of small areas after the stripper has gotten through the thick stuff.

[Destroyer]

I know everyone has their favorite, but I've always had good luck with Zip-Strip. Easy to find (Home Depot) in large gallon containers. Easy to apply (Paint roller on a stick), Easy to remove (Garden hose or pressure washer) Simply put, it works. (Just give it time to do it's job... leave it on for a while.. follow the directions.) And by all means, use a mask, gloves, and some tyvec clothing.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I know everyone has their favorite, but I've always had good luck with Zip-Strip. Easy to find (Home Depot) in large gallon containers. Easy to apply (Paint roller on a stick), Easy to remove (Garden hose or pressure washer) Simply put, it works. (Just give it time to do it's job... leave it on for a while.. follow the directions.) And by all means, use a mask, gloves, and some tyvec clothing.

Thanks Destroyer...HD easier to get to than marine supply...and it's OK on gel coats?...

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Thanks Destroyer...HD easier to get to than marine supply...and it's OK on gel coats?...

I've never had a problem with it Reel... but truthfully I've only done 2 boats with it... you might want to do a small test area first... (always a good idea with any chemicals).. look for a yellow can with black writing in the paint section of HD. Actually, if you're going to do a test, they sell it in smaller cans than 1 gallon.. you might want to get a small one for a test before investing in a gallon size.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I've never had a problem with it Reel... but truthfully I've only done 2 boats with it... you might want to do a small test area first... (always a good idea with any chemicals).. look for a yellow can with black writing in the paint section of HD. Actually, if you're going to do a test, they sell it in smaller cans than 1 gallon.. you might want to get a small one for a test before investing in a gallon size.

Headed over to HD shortly...I've got the suit & tarp...need a couple of masks and gloves...thanks, everybody for the tips and all the safety advise!!

[spareparts]

putty knives work real good, take it easy, let the stripper do the work, do small areas at a time(couple of square feet), try not to let the stripper dry on the boat, use paint thinner with steel wool to get the last bit off. Pull plastic under the hull to let the crap fall off on to it.