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Spindrift 12 #1275 - where to paint, where not to paint


J. Cote

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I thought I would paint inside the lockers & lazarette

But I think I am reading that I should NOT paint inside these areas because it makes it harder to inspect for leaks or wood damage.

Is that correct? Could there be a problem under the paint I would not be able to see?

 

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The reason so many classic wooden boats have varnished masts, instead of painted is to allow for visual inspection. Whether that is necessary or not on our builds, unless we have wooden spars is debatable. I can't imagine my Lapwing springing a leak unless I bash into something. Then I would think it would be quite noticeable, painted or not. I don't see any real need to paint lockers, except that doing so in white, or a light pastel would make seeing inside easier. I didn't paint mine. If I had storage down below, like in a Mk3, I would. I consider finding things easily important.

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On 5/12/2020 at 8:08 AM, Hirilonde said:

The reason so many classic wooden boats have varnished masts, instead of painted is to allow for visual inspection. Whether that is necessary or not on our builds, unless we have wooden spars is debatable. I can't imagine my Lapwing springing a leak unless I bash into something. Then I would think it would be quite noticeable, painted or not. I don't see any real need to paint lockers, except that doing so in white, or a light pastel would make seeing inside easier. I didn't paint mine. If I had storage down below, like in a Mk3, I would. I consider finding things easily important.

Painting white inside the lockers for the purpose of seeing better inside, was exactly what I had in mind. I just wanted to be sure I wouldn't regret it later.

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