Topside paint question (coverage)

[Jeb]

I apologize in advance, because I'm sure this has been covered, but I searched and couldn't find an answer. How much topside paint will I need to cover the deck on my V20 Cuddy? I'm thinking of using the Rustoleum Topside paint on top of the Rustoleum Marine Primer.

So - whaddya think? How many quarts of each would you get?

Also - I'm considering either using the rustoleum non-slip additive, but I'm also considering not using anything. Even after being covered with a couple coats of old topside paint, the deck has substantial teeth to it. I feel like the existing texture would probably be enough texture. But, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks.

[mawshj]

The V20 deck can be really really slippery I would vote for adding a little anti slip

[spareparts]

depending on how many coats you put on, Id say two qts to do the deck. A bit of advise, plan to spend four to five times longer for prep and sanding than you think. The quality in teh paint job is in the prep moreso than the finish job. Prime the entire area, tape off areas that you want slick and paint them, then come back and tape off the areas that need to be non skid. Yes, it needs to be nonskid. Taking time and doing a nice tape job makes a huge differnce. Roll on a coat of paint in teh nonskid areas, sprinkle sand or non skid over hte wet paint, I make a salt shaker outof a tupperware can to sprinkle the non skid. Let it dry over night and hit it with a wisk broom to knock off the loose, then apply a thin coat of paint over the area, Once its dry, pull your tape up. Havign th econtrast between slick and nonskid turns out nice.

[spareparts]

here isa freind of mines flast boat that he just got thru painting. He did the non skid in blue over a light grey for the slick areas.

[bradford]

I did my 19 skiff with Rustoleum topside and like it. Was more impressed with the paint than I was with the primer, be sure to have the store shake the cans for you. Goes on easy with a 4 inch foam roller and cleans up easy with mineral spirits. The top coat actually gets better with time as it hardens up after a couple weeks, and is super easy to touch up, that and the cheap price tag and ease of use my reasoning for going with that brand. I did the deck with Glidden porch and flooor tinted seafoam green, didnt add any grit to it and it doesnt need it in my opinion. As far as how much to buy, here's how it works for me, if I buy two cans I'll need 2 and a half, if I buy 3 I'll only use 1 and a half. Something I really like about having paint vs gelcoat is the ease of cleaning, doesnt stain, you can almost just wipe it down, no hard scrubbing of black marks etc. I've thought about painting the J12 even though it doesn't need it just to have it match the others. If I ever have any spare time ever again.

[Jeb]

Thanks for the insight on this. Much appreciated.

[Destroyer]

There is one other approach available to you. Not cheap, (but not that expensive either) That would be to use truck bed liner instead of paint. It's inherent "rubberiness" composition and texture make it unsurpassed as a non skid coating, while it's thickness and durability make almost wear out proof. It will last for years and years. Simple clean up too.... just hit it with a hose. I used U-Pol Raptor on my boat, (It's like Rhinoliner) and I love it. Soft on the bare feet also. And it comes in many colors and is tintable to whatever color you wish. You can find it on ebay, and depending on how much you use it will take between two to three kits to do your entire deck. This is what my deck looked like after I did it:

[Jeb]

Destroyer - that looks killer.