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Repainting the bilge around an engine

Posted By: Mack
Date: Friday, 14 October 2005, at 10:15 a.m.

I know this topic has been covered many time in the past, however I have to bring it up again since this is one of the projects that I didn't think that I would be doing.

The good news is that I am probably looking at less than 10 yrs. of engine and bilge goop rather than the usual 30 or so. Since my port engine is out for a few weeks, I figure it would be worthwhile to give the space under and around it a fresh coat of paint. The other good news is that the prior owner had aluminum pans fabricated for under the engines.

What prep work should I be prepared to do and what type of paint should be used. Right now I have a "bilge gray," which I understand is made by Interlux.

Any experience or tips with this project would be greatly appreciated!!!

Messages In This Thread

Repainting the bilge around an engine
Mack -- Friday, 14 October 2005, at 10:15 a.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
John D -- Friday, 14 October 2005, at 11:07 a.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
John F. -- Friday, 14 October 2005, at 11:44 a.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
Ron Cahoon -- Friday, 14 October 2005, at 1:18 p.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
John D -- Friday, 14 October 2005, at 2:28 p.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
Buju -- Friday, 14 October 2005, at 2:48 p.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
Ron Cahoon -- Monday, 17 October 2005, at 2:52 p.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
John D -- Monday, 17 October 2005, at 11:50 p.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
Capt. Dave Kosh -- Wednesday, 19 October 2005, at 12:16 p.m.

Re: Repainting the bilge around an engine
Ron Cahoon -- Wednesday, 19 October 2005, at 2:21 p.m.