Posted by ron barr (rwhb@…>)
Rustoleum by the way is a very usable an inexpensive approach to
painting around a boat especially on metal such as radar masts, and on locker
interiors.
Ron
Newport RI 02840
From:
FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Payne, Doug
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 9:54 AM
To: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [FreedomOwnersGroup] Glad to contribute my experience
towards your Restoration of an old F21
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Trailers
deteriorate over time mostly from rust and corrosion from the effects of salt
water. What you do to restore depends on its current condition. Sometimes they
are so badly rusted and corroded that they are no longer structurally sound.
Often brakes and the lights will need to be totally replaced. If you don’t
there will be problems. Even new equipment can fail with just a few dinks in
salt water. It is really important to flush the trailer thoroughly with fresh
water after each launch and retrieve. As far as paint, I have always used
Rustoelem. The oil based primer for heavily rusted metal and the water base for
lightly rusted metal. Then you can use silver, black or grey to somewhat match
the original finish. There are lots of books and articles directed towards
trailer sailors that cover many topics around trailers. Bearings and their
maintenance and condition is an important topic. Also the weight of the boat in
comparison to the capacity of the trailer, and the capacity to tow it, tongue
weights are also issues. I am sensitive to all this as my wife rolled our
SUV and our Catalina 25 on the freeway a few years back. No one was hurt, but
the whole rig was totaled. Trailering a boat, even a small one with a small
vehicle is serious business. Good luck.
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Doug
Freedom
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From: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Ives
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 8:40 AM
To: Daddy
Cc: FreedomOwnersGroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [FreedomOwnersGroup] Glad to contribute my experience towards
your Restoration of an old F21
Daddy wrote:
Well, I finally have the time and money to start the restoration of my
F21! Wow, it has sat in my driveway for two years. First, I plan on
replacing the tires on the trailer and taking her for a little ride
around the block to see how the trailer handles.
I really need to work on the trailer. This will be my first place to
start. I was thinking of working from the bottom up. The trailer is
rusted, but not pitted. Then it will need new paint. Any suggestions
on type of paint?
I have not found much help around town on what to do restore the boat
or trailer. Everyone just wants to sell me new or “slightly
used”
boats and trailers. I have a Triad trailer - an excellent trailer -
and a 1982(?) F21. If I start working now, she might be ready to get
wet by 2009 ;).
I am thinking of posting pics and stories of the restoration project.
I just hope I don’t make her worse.Wish me luck,
Landlubber - NOT by choice!
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