Boat Painter

Gould1 · 10-05-2017, 06:38 AM

I have a boat that received a couple small scratches in it this summer and I'd like to get them repaired. I'm very particular about my things and I don't like to let these things linger. The boat is one solid color so i need someone that is very good at blending paint and make it as unnoticeable as possible. Can anyone share with me a name they would suggest for this? I'm not looking to cheap out on this, quality of work is more important to me.

Dave R · 10-05-2017, 07:52 AM

Is it gel coat or paint? If it's gel coat, you may be able to fix it with wet sanding alone. Gel coat is very thick and scratches that don't expose the fiberglass under it can be fixed without adding gel coat, you simply remove the gel coat around the scratch until the scratch is gone, then polish the area back to factory shine. It will leave a smooth depression that you may be able to see if you look for it, but otherwise it's typically undetectable and there's no danger of a color mismatch.

Regardless, Unique Boat Restoration in Moultonborough can handle any sort of repair on a boat. Tom does great work.

Dave R · 10-05-2017, 07:54 AM

FWIW, a "boat painter" is actually a line (rope) on a dinghy, in nautical terms.

Gould1 · 10-05-2017, 10:19 AM

Ok....I’m looking for a floating tub exterior finish application engineer. AKA a boat painter.

GodSmile · 10-05-2017, 11:24 AM

Talk to Eric at Fay's. He's the best.

Descant · 10-05-2017, 01:35 PM

"Ron's Fiberglassing USA" on Rt 107 or in Saunders Bay. 528 - 3217 He can take up to 40 x 14 in his shop.

You don't say where you are or if you're on a trailer.

Gould1 · 10-05-2017, 02:51 PM

I'm from southern Maine and yes i am on a trailer.

BraunBayGuy · 10-08-2017, 06:28 AM

Unique Boat Restoration on Route 25 in Moultonboro. They are awesome. They restore, repair, and paint boats from all over New England.

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JPC · 10-09-2017, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodSmile

Talk to Eric at Fay's. He's the best.

I'll 2nd that. The one armed man is better then most men with both limbs. He does excellent work on fiberglass/gelcoat.

Slickcraft · 10-09-2017, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodSmile

Talk to Eric at Fay's. He's the best.

A 3rd for Eric

Barney Bear · 10-09-2017, 08:19 PM

A 4th for Eric. 🐻

Gould1 · 10-10-2017, 06:03 AM

I guess I'l, give a few of the guys a call and have a chat with them.

Gould1 · 10-10-2017, 06:05 AM

I guess I'll give a few of the guys a call and have a chat with them.

rowinghelmet · 10-10-2017, 08:28 AM

Tom at Unique Restorations is awesome!! Great work for fair prices.

10-05-2017, 06:38 AM	#1
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Boat Painter I have a boat that received a couple small scratches in it this summer and I'd like to get them repaired. I'm very particular about my things and I don't like to let these things linger. The boat is one solid color so i need someone that is very good at blending paint and make it as unnoticeable as possible. Can anyone share with me a name they would suggest for this? I'm not looking to cheap out on this, quality of work is more important to me.

10-05-2017, 11:24 AM	#5
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 190 Thanks: 91 Thanked 57 Times in 37 Posts	Fay's Talk to Eric at Fay's. He's the best.

10-09-2017, 08:19 PM	#11
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	#4 A 4th for Eric. 🐻

10-05-2017, 07:52 AM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	Is it gel coat or paint? If it's gel coat, you may be able to fix it with wet sanding alone. Gel coat is very thick and scratches that don't expose the fiberglass under it can be fixed without adding gel coat, you simply remove the gel coat around the scratch until the scratch is gone, then polish the area back to factory shine. It will leave a smooth depression that you may be able to see if you look for it, but otherwise it's typically undetectable and there's no danger of a color mismatch. Regardless, Unique Boat Restoration in Moultonborough can handle any sort of repair on a boat. Tom does great work.

10-05-2017, 07:54 AM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,984 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	FWIW, a "boat painter" is actually a line (rope) on a dinghy, in nautical terms.

10-05-2017, 10:19 AM	#4
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ok....I’m looking for a floating tub exterior finish application engineer. AKA a boat painter.

10-05-2017, 01:35 PM	#6
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,350 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	"Ron's Fiberglassing USA" on Rt 107 or in Saunders Bay. 528 - 3217 He can take up to 40 x 14 in his shop. You don't say where you are or if you're on a trailer.

10-05-2017, 02:51 PM	#7
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'm from southern Maine and yes i am on a trailer.

10-08-2017, 06:28 AM	#8
BraunBayGuy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 14 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Unique Boat Restoration on Route 25 in Moultonboro. They are awesome. They restore, repair, and paint boats from all over New England. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

10-10-2017, 06:03 AM	#12
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I guess I'l, give a few of the guys a call and have a chat with them.

10-10-2017, 06:05 AM	#13
Gould1 Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I guess I'll give a few of the guys a call and have a chat with them.

10-10-2017, 08:28 AM	#14
rowinghelmet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Tom at Unique Restorations is awesome!! Great work for fair prices.