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Thanks. I'm going with Largo Blue for the color. The caulk tubes with static mixers are appealing, but I have so little to do that hand mixing won't be too troublesome. I like the mini roller kit idea and can get that when I buy the fairing compound. Painting will probably wait until spring...

Thanks all. Any specific recommendations on fairing compound? I'm going with Total Boat Top Side Primer and Wet Edge single part to simplify the job and test out brush versus roller on the Primer.

I too am looking to restore / upgrade an old boat that has no provisions for a ratchet block, just a hook mounted on the deck flange down into the cockpit. I suppose the best solution is to mount an eye strap where newer boat have them and get a ratchet block. there isn't room for a cam cleat...

It has been a fresh water boat all its life the best I can tell and will continue to be. The combing is screwed down, but has also been caulked with an unknown product and has some cracks, so getting it off without damage may be an issue. Its not a glamour boat and I plan to brush paint so...

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I inherited an 80s vintage sunfish that spent the last 20+ years in a barn. Everything seems sound but the top side paint is crazed and worn. I plan to do a light sand and repaint, but am concerned about removing fitting and cowling hardware lest I loose the back side nuts or plates given that...

After moving to a lovely lake in New Hampshire full time last year we inherited an older Sunfish from our neighbor who acquired it with the purchase of her property, but never took it out of storage. This is our first sailboat, but I've sailed various boats from 18 to 90 feet over the past 50...