Breeze Bender
Breeze Bender
I wanted to sand the painted top of this old Super Sailfish down to the wood and finish it bright, but as I sanded I noticed no grain in the wood. On closer inspection along the seam I see the entire top is well covered with what seems like a thin hard cardboard? See close-up photo. Anyone else have this?
I’m wondering now if I should seal the whole boat with the West System resin/hardener before painting it? The boat has been dry stored for many years.
Lastly, I know I’lI have to remove the mast step and the rails to paint (and seal mast hole). I’m afraid to remove the now very secure rails, thinking I won’t be able to reattach them. There must be backer blocks? Can I remove the rails entirely? Then fill holes with epoxy and redrill?
I’m wondering now if I should seal the whole boat with the West System resin/hardener before painting it? The boat has been dry stored for many years.
Lastly, I know I’lI have to remove the mast step and the rails to paint (and seal mast hole). I’m afraid to remove the now very secure rails, thinking I won’t be able to reattach them. There must be backer blocks? Can I remove the rails entirely? Then fill holes with epoxy and redrill?