[quote=davefarmer]Paint is an alternative to gelcoat, thinner and less durable, but somewhat easier to do/find some to spray than gelcoat. I restore quite a few cats, and I do all the prep work(a skill one acquires with hours spent), and take it to my friend/bodyman, and have him shoot it for me. They've all held up well anywhere I didn't scrape it off(I sail hard!), but we've also used high quality, two part auto paint that he's familiar working with(expensive stuff). Quality marine paints designed for brushing can be pretty amazing if you're skilled and patient, and maybe the least expensive. If you can find someone with regular experience spraying gelcoat, and they're affordable, that'd be the most durable and long lasting finish, and possibly the most expensive.
Do it to whatever level your skills, finances, and motivation dictate, then sail the hell out of it!
Dave[/quote]
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