Painting bilge?

CapeBoater1 · #1 03-04-2006, 07:29 AM

I've noteiced many people paint their bilge area. Is it recommended, to help seal against water or just cosmetic? My 1974 SF bilge has not been painted and I was wondering if I should consider this. Also, wouldn't I need to remove the paint if I needed to do an glass repairs.

oldfielder · #2 03-04-2006, 10:44 AM

Is this your way of telling us that you bought the i/o, or is this another boat.
If it is the i/o,having the bilge painted or coated will certainly make cleaning it a lot easier. And you definitely need to get through the paint to repair glass.

warthog5 · #3 03-04-2006, 10:55 AM

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Is it recommended, to help seal against water or just cosmetic?

Both.

Painted with shurwinn William's Tile Clad HS. A true epoxy paint designed to paint the inside of water tower's.
When we all redo these boat's attention to detail's make's a so so job, step up a few notch's. Painting the bildge and having the wire run's neatly laid is part of it.

I don't like Gray bildges. They look dark and dingy.

CapeBoater1 · #4 03-04-2006, 11:01 AM

I think I have Seacraftitis. I bought a 20 1974 about a month ago on a whim. It was for sale at a bargain basement price and in all original, just needed some tlc (cosmetic) care. I now might have the opportunity to swap my 1993 Grady Gulfstream for a 1973 23 SF I/O, with money back. I haven't decided if I want to yet as that 23 Grady Gulfstream is a sweet boat. I am currently asking about the 20 SF. If painting is primarily for looks, I will probably not paint it, as maintenance would be more difficult down the road.

CapeBoater1 · #5 03-04-2006, 11:09 AM

Nice looking bilge! I see you have a cleanliness issue like myself. The bilge definately looks nicer painted. I like to keep thing original as much as possible. I have stripped the teak out, cleaned and oiled it, my next project will be pulling the bow rail off and cleaning and refastening. etc etc. I just need warm weather.

toppintom · #6 03-04-2006, 02:12 PM

warm weather would be nice. The painted bilge is nice. I would think it would be easier to spot any potential problems. Swamper, I was wondering if I could take a peek at the boat. I've been pretty bored lately with the cold and snow. Wish I had a garage. Plus now I'm curious as to what you paid. I paid 2500. for my Seafari. Tom

CapeBoater1 · #7 03-04-2006, 03:30 PM

Sure, just give me a call and I'd be happy to show it to you. My cell is 508-237-0216.