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Step 7Painting
Using a primer give the boat two thick coats inside and out. Then paint the inside a light color that won't reflect too much light, a dull grey works well but doesn't always look great. A slightly off-white color will work as well. Then paint the outside a darker color. To give it more appeal change colors or paint a stripe at the waterline, or where you think the waterline will be.
Instead of painting the rowing seat I finished it with linseed oil.
Instead of painting the rowing seat I finished it with linseed oil.
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May 6, 2009. 4:28 PMbassmasta1010
says:
it would look awesome if you just clear coated it...it would give that natural look
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May 6, 2009. 6:41 PMnotjustsomeone (author)
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well, I didn't do a great job with my joints so paint helps disguise some of the flaws.but if you want a natural look, you don't have to paint it at all. throw it in the water and let it soak for a couple days and you've got a rough-but-seaworthy boat. If you're a bit more worried about protecting the boat just give it a coat or two of linseed oil and call it good. for a real "natural" boat with character check out www.backwater.org/Boats/Klondike/Klondike.htm
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