how do I remove oxidation on top of the hulls on a non skid surface??
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Posted: Jul 21, 2011 - 01:18 PM
I really think it's either people who have never tried it, professionals who have a vested interest in labor intensive ways, or folks that bought the Poliglow and didn't follow instructions and do the prep work. It's not really magic, there is quite a bit of work involved to apply correctly the first time.
It's recommended by Poliglow to add one or two additional coats a year, I still haven't done that after two years and it's still shining, I still have a 1/2 bottle and intend to recoat, just kind of hot right now.
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Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 12:53 PM
Hey, Tim....If you're going to sail on Arkabutla, don't waste time cleaning and polishing, just go ahead and paint your hulls that burnt orange/brown color! Just kidding...it's almost as bad here on Ross Barnett! Come visit our club (Reservoir Sailing Association) if you're down in the Jackson MS area.
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Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 05:27 PM
That would work, but the boat would be a little hard to see.
But the mud colored water of Arkabutla was a successful test for the Poliglow, so there's that.
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Posted: Jul 23, 2011 - 02:55 PM
Hey Tim,
I am in Collierville and would love to get out sometime with you and Damon. Have been looking for others to sail with. Arkabuttla is a decent spot but like Damon was saying it can be muddy and the water is still high. Ive sailed there several times.
I found a good spot to launch at Sardis - Teckville Landing. It has a beach, ramp and larger sailing area than "The Butt". From Collierville its 1:15. Damon and I were there a few weeks ago. DSC is handy though it you want to store your boat there mast up.
If you go tomorrow you may want to have a paddle, the winds look very light and coming in and out of Hernando Point the wind can die easily.
Hope to see you on the lake sometime.
David
Edited by sailinagin on Jul 23, 2011 - 04:06 PM.
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Posted: Jul 23, 2011 - 03:30 PM
Hey guys, give me a call sometime 647-9699, email is grovertim@gmail.com
Sardis sounds like a great idea, i'm free every weekend. Im in Cordova :)
Tim
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Posted: Jul 25, 2011 - 04:01 PM
Newbie looking for more info....... I tried the poliglow and I did the top front of my hulls. The tops are yellow in color. Put on 3 coats and it looks great. Now here are 2 more questions
1). Put Poli Prep (diluted 3:1 water to poli prep) on the side of the hulls, which are white, and could swear it caused some staining of the hulls. It was like it went through the white gelcoat and pulled back some yellowish coloring from the fiberglass. I stopped right away, but wondering if anyone else experienced. My hulls are near perfect so this was really concerning.
2). how difficult is it to remove enough of the tramp to clean the top portion of the pontoons covered by the tramp. Estimate the time to do and explain how to do. Yes I am a newbie.
Thanks to all. This Wednesday is my maiden voyage on this Prindle.......can't wait.
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Posted: Jul 25, 2011 - 04:09 PM
Are you sure the hull sides are the original color? Maybe someone here knows if they made Prindle 16's in two-tone. It could be that your hull sides have been painted and it's the original yellow underneath you are seeing.
If you haven't seen a Prindle 16 assembly manual, it shows how to install/lace the tramp. Would be good for you to remove and replace to inspect and clean the hulls.
http://www.thebeachcats.c…ictures/?g2_itemId=75669
Tramp install is on pages 4-5-6.
Also, please, it's hulls, not pontoons.
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Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 07:04 PM
Just wanted to jump in here and say thanks...I'm getting ready to sell a little fishing boat I have to make room for the cat...the finish on the old boat had really lost it's shine and oxidation had set in. I got the poli prep/poli glow kit and finally got around to the chore today. I am amazed. I don't think the boat looked this good new. Almost hate to get rid of it. It's just a 15 footer so it didn't take long....probably 2.5 hours of light work. I have plenty of product left over so I plan to put it on the Nacra. I read about poliglow here so thanks for the info!!!
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Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 07:40 PM
All early P-16 hulls were two color; changed in '75 or '76. Pete
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Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 09:31 AM
Anyone here got before and after pics?
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