Paint & Brightwork, Articles

True Grit

by Phyllis May 18, 2007
Phyllis chisels off the wooden eyebrow of aluminum expedition sailboat Morgan's Cloud using a 5lb maul.

I’m going to make a confession here: I think brightwork is beautiful. However, since I’m the one that ends up maintaining it—that’s because John insists I’m so much better at it than he is, which is a rotten trick and one I fall for regularly—I also believe it doesn’t belong on our boat.

Tips For Using Zinc-Based E-Paint Antifouling

by John June 18, 2009
Waterline bottom paint failure on aluminum expedition sailboat Morgan's Cloud.

We have been using various formulas of zinc-based antifouling paint (copper is out for Morgan’s Cloud since she is aluminum) from E-Paint for 12 years with varying results. For the last three years we have been using their ablative ZO product with generally good results.

It’s Painting Time Again

by Colin May 1, 2011
It's hard work keeping a boat looking good

As the old saying goes, you pay for your pleasures, and that’s certainly true when it comes round to the annual re-fit. The many little jobs that were just too awkward afloat, added to the big ones like antifouling, can all back up and lead to a formidable worklist. And to top it all, there’s [...]