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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DrainBamage" data-source="post: 357561" data-attributes="member: 14240">Painting is going slower than I expected, I don't want to cut corners so it is meticulous work prepping with all the rivets on this thing. I am just about done with painting, just some touching up and a few coats on the console are left. After that I will mount a small cutting board to serve as the new transducer mount, mount a few odds and ends like oar locks, seal up a few transom bolts with 5200, and drive it to the dealer for a 30hp etec.[ATTACH=full]65354[/ATTACH]I highly recommend the Duralux Aluminum paint, it sticks to bare aluminum and is some tough paint. Too bad it only comes in one color.[ATTACH=full]65357[/ATTACH]Here is a good look at the boat without the bow cover, lots of space up front now.[ATTACH=full]65355[/ATTACH]I ended up using Rustoleum Topside paint, sand color. Happy accident, but that color of Topside is an exact match for the regular Rustoleum Almond that I used on the trailer. Never thought I'd have a paint matched trailer. Also, the console has been moved up one bench for a little extra room in back. [ATTACH=full]65356[/ATTACH]It took many bottles of Newcastle to get me to this point. Once the new outboard is on, I can finally go fishing and save the improvements for rainy days (literally) and after work a few hours each day. Just in time for the Salmon action to start kicking up on Lake Michigan.</blockquote>