beginning of my first aluminum v!!!!

[jfetter20]

i actually decided to got with the cans of the etching primer for fear that it wouldnt stick right. it only ended up taking 3 cans to cover from front to back and transom on the outside. i spent about $5-$6 a can for the primer and then about $15 for the mineral spirits and paint. found that i only needed one coat of the primer , couldnt hardly even scratch the primer off with my keys. thought it came out pretty good!

 

[atuck593]

Thanks...

I know what you mean about the quality of it because I used it when I repainted my outboard. I was just worried that to cover the inside and out it would cost a small fortune for 2 or 3 coats. I didn't know if there was an alternative but thanks for the feedback guess I will just have to bite the bullet and get the good stuff.

 

[jfetter20]

here is the final design for the front of the boat. decided to just run with it and well see how it turns out. hopefully wont be to much weight in the front!

 

[benjineer]

hopefully wont be to much weight in the front!

It won't be. I think you will like the extra weight in the front when you are by yourself.