I’d recommend looking up “roll and tip” painting. Also, those canvas snaps should just unscrew from the hull. When you put them back you may want to add a tiny bit of marine sealant.

The 380 sun sport is a special boat. Low production. Unique seating area. 1/2 cruiser, 1/2 speedboat. This video brought a tear to my eye.

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

She’s a work in progress. We didn’t get too far on the paint job. Wait for the upholstry to come in and the paint to finish. She’ll be looking good again.

Total boat products are good. May want to talk to your supplier about mixing and spraying techniques. I had a 420 dancer "90" Restriped it with the Sea Ray black and gold scheme. I used a heat gun to remove the decals. Worked like a charm. Just keep it moving and don't let it burn the decals once you get the hang of it it will take glue and everything. Looking forward to your next video.z👍

always wanted a sea rat

Man hired a professional painter 🧑‍🎨

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

Only the best

i have the brochure from 1996 with this in it.

You should rename the boat stinky pinky, lol

Looks like you used a steel wool as a brush. A pressure pot would be the best to paint with.

@BoatRestorationbyBen

7 ай бұрын

Oh yeah. If I knew what I knew now. Needs a redo

Topside should be gray NOT white - reduces glare. The only thing worse would be topside metal flake.

Love the videos. Questiion: Why did you tape off the hardware instead of just removing it all? Not second guessing you - I'm asking out of ignorance.

@BoatRestorationbyBen

Жыл бұрын

Out of our own ignorance and laziness. If I do it again which might be this winter to add another coat I may remove all the hardware instead

Spraying is actually pretty easy, masking is the toughest part. There are a few really good tutorials on youtube as well. Since you plan on selling this, you really should sand down the top and spray it as well, at least on the parts that aren't 'nonslip' of the gelcoat.

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

Going to spray the sides and roll the top. I’ve decided to keep the boat at least another year.

I bought a boat kinda like this. Kinda following

@BestofAdinRoss

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda following?

Thought you were gonna wrap it?

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

Still might idk yet

Need more vids

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

Just released another today!

Where is next video

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

Working on it now. It was a long winter.

Why wouldn't you just spot repair the damage and polish it?

@BoatRestorationbyBen

11 ай бұрын

We tried. It was too far gone. The outside was all ate up. No gelcoat left hardly.

Man get better at filming the project, tuff too see you shoot it so fast. No detail on the before or after.. Dig the content

As a bit of constructive criticism.. there's just too much talking and not enough of the actual work we're here to see. I'd suggest making a shorter version for KZread and a longer version in a Patreon or something for the interested.

@BoatRestorationbyBen

Жыл бұрын

Hey thank you Jon. I will definitely take that advice into editing. Less talking more action!

@user-ej3zu7ir6f

Жыл бұрын

Jon B...completely agree!!

The worst painting I have seen!

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

Trust me, it gets better

@sailor3233

2 жыл бұрын

@@BoatRestorationbyBen Shouldn't be painting it...Compounding should bring the gel coat back to original...

You just ruined that boat by using a paintbrush. I can't believe you half-assed painting like that instead of using a spray gun or hiring a professional painter. SMH.

@BoatRestorationbyBen

2 жыл бұрын

Went back and sprayed it. Working on that video now.

I enjoy your channel but the repetition of what you're going to do takes up most of the time in the video, Way too much talk and little action.

@BoatRestorationbyBen

Жыл бұрын

What do you suggest for documentation of the action? It’s just me so it’s difficult without a second hand to document the actual “how to” or action.