Saturday, February 25, 2017

Saturday and the fresh clean smell of paint

Yes some days are more spectacular than others.  
Do i enjoy my cup of coffee in the cockpit with a sunrise like this...  HECK YES!  

Yesterday, Lynne (and i helped her,) painted the walk through hallway, the Navigation station, the Galley, and the Main Salon.  We first filled all the old nail holes, sanded and primed with Kilz.  For a paint we used Behr Exterior enamel satin finish.  It has stain blockers, mildew fighters and a water wash up.  It cost $46 per gallon.  We used about a half gallon.  The old paint was faded, stained and yellowing in some areas.  This new paint really made a million dollar difference to the boats resale.  *If you offer me a million dollars right now, i'll take it...




ALL BEFORE







AFTER

Now it's all painted except the Master Cabin aft and the V-birth.  Maybe tomorrow?

Equipment update:  Diesel Don says everything has been ordered and 'should' arrive Tuesday.  nothing further to report on repairs.  I have paint on my left forearm, right shin and shoulder.

I hope your Pirate Ship is clean and fresh!           - Skip