Rod Box repair...

[bradford]

Originally Posted by jjuriga

Thanks for the suggestions... I think I'm going to get the tape for the underside and use Marine Tex on the cracks, along with a sand n paint.

Does anyone have a favorite type of paint, best used for these rod holders?

I've used rustoleum topside marine paint and like it. Read somewhere its the exact same as pettit easypoxy which costs about 3 times more. About 14 bucks a quart at home depot.

I honestly like Blue Runner's suggestion better though, and I would think the results might even look better if you do a half way decent job prepping.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

I'm sure there's much better paint out there but I just used a rattle can of Krylon for plastic in white.

I completely agree. I use the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) formula always. Krylon for plastic is great paint... I've used it for Resin outdoor furniture, Boat parts, and a ton of other things... It adheres well and lasts several years.

[bgreene]

Me too - I've repaired those plastic rod holders on my V21 a few times.

Krylon paint - white. I tried to get fancy with slight off white, result looked green.
Did it over with the white.

I don't really use these alleged rod holders, but since standard equipment, I repaired and re installed.

[bgreene]

Me too - I've repaired those plastic rod holders on my V21 a few times.

Krylon paint - white. I tried to get fancy with slight off white, result looked green.
Did it over with the white.

I don't really use these alleged rod holders, but since standard equipment, I repaired and re installed.

[phatdaddy]

gotta agree with you bg, not the best way to store a rod. when i repainted my boxes, i used the "fat" ends in one side and added some teak strips. makes a great shelf for mask, fins, watershoes, etc.

i stuck the "skinny" sides on the other side and store gaffs and nets in it.

[bgreene]

There you go.....

[jjuriga]

I am having a hard time deciding what color to finish them with!! Here's a snapshot of old sitting side by side with the all white.

HELP!!! What color?? I say the original tan, wife says off-white. They are semi-gloss white in the pic. Keep in mind I have light blue LED strips to illuminate them... even though they wont be lit up a lot.

[SkunkBoat]

True White is easier to match touch up years later.

[Starzofchaos]

If you are looking to replace the teak in your rod boxes, you can always have some one cut you a new piece out of starboard. There are a few people on the internet that can. Honestly, as long as the old teak isnt rotting you can hit it with a sander and give it some new life. You would be suprised how well it can look again. Now, if you are wanting to replace the actual insert, FP marine has some really nice ones. If you live out of the area they charge way too much for shipping... They quoted me 180 to ship two of the inserts to Jax, FL! So for 40 bucks in gas I drove down to pic them up. You can always repair them and repaint. That old thermo plastic isnt the best at holding up to repairs. Or if you are really good with fiberglass, you can use the old ones as a mold... It would be time consuming, but the only way I've found to get new ones, if you cant find a direct replacement.

[jjuriga]

So, here's a look at light blue. Thoughts?? (Teak in the picture has first coat of three)