Welcome aboard Eric! .... and congratulations on the acquisition! I love my Mod 2
As far as paint goes; I have never had to paint mine but my guess is, a marine grade paint from a boat shop would be first choice. However, I have read posts on other forums of folks using a good Exterior grade House paint with excellent and lasting results. No fancy spray painting needed either, just apply paint with a roller and tip with a brush to get it nice and level and you're as good as new.
As for the cracks in the cockpit area; there was a recent thread on this forum, just last week or the week before by someone that seemed quite familiar with the Capri, so you may want to do a bit of back tracking and have a read. I believe it was mentioned that the cracks in the cockpit area are usually just Gelcoat deep but should be repaired or sealed to prevent water from getting past the crack and soaking into the porous Fiberglass.
I just looked it up, here is the link to that thread:
http://sailingforums.com/threads/faq-what-should-i-consider-when-buying-a-c14-2.26220/
If you are not keeping the boat in the water all the time, or if you are, and don't mind pulling it out every so often and wash it off, I won't worry about painting it. My dad had a cruiser, and it was a real hassle to have to scrape off the old paint, and then re-paint it. At least with the Capri, you can turn it over on a set of saw horses and not be working on your back on a creeper.
That is probably the one reason, I don't get a larger, boat, having to paint the hull.
Kent
Eric, glad to hear about another capri being brought back to life. I brought mine home February last year and have been working through my list. Last October after the water got too cold, i began working on the famous gelcoat cracks. I used my dremel tool with a tiny bit to open up the cracks to more easily fill them. Worked great for me. I used a product called G-flex epoxy. A two part product that dries easily on the glass. I bought three small bottles of craft paint from a store called Jo Anns and mixed the colors to match the glass good. Then i added the epoxy, mixed them well and applied to the cracks i hag opened up. The excess on the surface is easily sanded off to get a flat surface with 250 grit. I then go back with 2000 grit wet or dry and get the polished surface back. My color match turned out a little dark on the first ones, but i will correct that on the rest. I will be back on my project next week if the weather turns warm. Needs to be 60 degrees for best results. I will get some project photos and send to the site. Charley SheetsMy family is the proud new owner of a Mod2, sail number 3381.
I purchased her yesterday from a kind gentleman in Nevada City, CA. 3381 is in solid shape, though will certainly require elbow grease, money, and patience to get her ready for Tahoe this summer.
Big ticket need is sails. I am debating a new set from SLO Sails and Canvas, but am also considering used. This is a recreational boat; primary role will be for my daughter to learn how to sail. I have a budget to work within and sails are not the only needed expense. Several lines are well worn and must be replaced. Most of the hardware seems to be in working order.
The original, I think, Shoreliner trailer is in need of some TLC, but bearings and tires should be the extent of anything costly.
Labor intensive priority is the do some minor gelcoat repair to the bottom of the hull, fair it out, and paint. I also have a solid assortment of gelcoat cracks in the cockpit, but will likely put off this work, which may involve fiberglass, until Fall, after the short Tahoe season.
- Any input on what bottom paint to use?
- Should I put off the cracks in the cockpit, or are they a pressing issue?
Happy to be here. The information I have found within these forums is invaluable. I will share my progress and sail reports.
Thank you,
Eric - Reno, NV
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14.2Eric, glad to hear about another capri being brought back to life. I brought mine home February last year and have been working through my list. Last October after the water got too cold, i began working on the famous gelcoat cracks. I used my dremel tool with a tiny bit to open up the cracks to more easily fill them. Worked great for me. I used a product called G-flex epoxy. A two part product that dries easily on the glass. I bought three small bottles of craft paint from a store called Jo Anns and mixed the colors to match the glass good. Then i added the epoxy, mixed them well and applied to the cracks i hag opened up. The excess on the surface is easily sanded off to get a flat surface with 250 grit. I then go back with 2000 grit wet or dry and get the polished surface back. My color match turned out a little dark on the first ones, but i will correct that on the rest. I will be back on my project next week if the weather turns warm. Needs to be 60 degrees for best results. I will get some project photos and send to the site. Charley Sheets