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How to Prime and Paint a Wooden Boat, S2-E33

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In this episode of The Art of Boat Building we see how to prime and paint a wooden boat. Bob discusses different types of primers and paint. He give his criteria for why he chose the primers and paints he uses. Other topics include using 2 part epoxy paint on the lead keel, and what types of brushes and roller he uses.

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20 Comments

@echuck66 5 years ago Pinned

My father always taught me to take my time and do things the right way, the best I could. I absolutely love how you take your time with this boat, and the results never disappoint. Love the color scheme, but more than that, it’s obvious that this boat is being very-well constructed and should hold up very well over time. My hats off to you sir! Looking forward to eventually seeing you launch her, but that’s a ways off yet I think. Keep taking your time with her, not skipping any steps.

@tridneven 5 years ago

Take a look at this man, he got all the time on the world to concentrate and do the job right. If I was to do it I would be covered all with paint

@jsfinoz 5 years ago (edited)

How magnificent to hear you honour your father. Your dad, you and a tin of paint! My dad, me and a can of WD40! Special memories.

@barney2001 5 years ago

Bob, fyi it's ablative, not abative. No biggie. Great show as always.

@gregorystoddard4533 5 years ago

The punching of the rim seems more a way to remember your Dad. Such rituals are important to me as well.

@thesoupin8or673 4 years ago

She's really starting to look like a boat, Bob! Glad I'm catching up on this series.

@davidc6510 4 years ago

Watching you paint and seeing the finale was really fun to watch. It must have been one of the highlights of the project. Well done Bob and thanks for sharing!

@cbbelanger1099 5 years ago

The boat is coming along very nicely. Thank you for taking me and many others along for the ride.

@rexsheldon1042 5 years ago

Excellent color choice.

@peepawhebert6479 5 years ago

As a 55 year old man I've been through my share of troubles and trials. Disappointment and abuse. As thick a skin as any. But, I misted up when you took that final tape off. Just beautiful. Oh, and, tipping off after rolling! Head slap!!

@Johnny-tt8zc 5 years ago

I’m currently restoring a 1948 wooden comet class sailboat. Hopefully watching your videos will get me out of the rut I’m in with it. Motivation is lacking. Alerion green is a beautiful color. Nice work.

@lordkelvin100thompson8 5 years ago

Agree with the choice of Rustoleum primer. You'll never have to worry about rusting of the hull.

@jimparsons9454 5 years ago

Bob, she's looking fantastic. Can't wait to see her on the water. Great job!

@svventure844 5 years ago

Small tip when doing boot stripe or top-to-bottom transition. After taping, but before painting the stripe color, paint the tape seam with the base color. This really seals the tape edge and the subsequent stripe paint wont seep underneath the tape at seams. Makes it real sharp. Beautiful color scheme!