Many thanks Jerry, it's a great to have authoritative instruction from the namesake and builder of my first sailboat--the M10 is it! I think there is a number on the transom--will send it to you and see if you remember Ha! I'll check with West Systems on the Awlgrip and hopefully get started very soon. I think there is enough info on Sean's site to help me with repairs if needed. I'm excited. Cheers, bob -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+bobsmith=ag.arizona.edu@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+bobsmith=ag.arizona.edu@mailman.xmission.co m] On Behalf Of jerry Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 11:21 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-10 gelcoat restoration Bob- the best way to restore the gelcoat, by far, is to sand the old gelcoat thoroughly and fix any defects, prime with Awlgrip epoxy primer, then paint with Deltron (PPG) or another good automotive grade 2-part polyurethane. No wetsanding or buffing anmd i'll last much better in years of UV than silly old gelcoat, which is the way it is simply for speed of production. Jerry jerrymontgomery.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert L. Smith" <bobsmith@ag.arizona.edu> To: "'For and about Montgomery Sailboats'" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 10:06 AM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M-10 gelcoat restoration Thanks Bill: I will get it to you in a couple of days. I am still hoping for suggestions from anyone who is knowledgeable on the best way to restore the little boat's gel coat. The problems seem to be due to its having been outside propped up against a wall for some part of its 31 years. Are there kits have given good results? Any good books on procedures? What about preferred products and sources? I am completely inexperienced in these matters though Sean's beautifully documented projects offer some ideas. Are repairs with epoxy followed by paint a good solution? What's the best most durable marine paint? I want to do the best possible job. Any advice would be appreciated! Cheers, bob -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+bobsmith=ag.arizona.edu@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+bobsmith=ag.arizona.edu@mailman.xmission.co m] On Behalf Of Bill Lamica Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 9:36 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: M-10 gelcoat restoration Hi Bob, If you will scan the m10 brochure and send it to me I'll turn it into a PDF and post it on the PDF Page on the Photo Site. Please send to Billamicasr@gmail.com Bill www.MSOGPhotoSite.com On 8/7/06, Robert L. Smith <bobsmith@ag.arizona.edu> wrote:
Oh yes, I have the M-10 single sheet brochure that could be scanned and included in the database for posterity.
Cheers, bob s.
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