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<blockquote data-quote="thill" data-source="post: 512872" data-attributes="member: 4972">Normally, I would say scotchbrite the old paint to add some tooth, and spray it.But if it&#039;s got rubbery stuff on top, you can&#039;t paint over that.If you can get the rubbery stuff off, do that first.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then find the leaks.&nbsp; dry the inside of the boat and put it in the water.&nbsp; Easiest to find if the floor is out.&nbsp;&nbsp; Crayon is a good tool to mark with.Look for seeping rivets of course.&nbsp; If the leak is fast, look carefully at drain plugs, livewell pumps and drains and any thru-fittings that are below the waterline.&nbsp; &nbsp; Then look for things above the waterline that may catch water when underway.Once you find the places it&#039;s leaking, pop rivet heads off with a sharp wood chisel and replace with solid rivets.&nbsp;&nbsp; Any leaking fittings, replace or seal.&nbsp;&nbsp; Then try it again.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hopefully, you get it first time.After that, tackle the paint issues.&nbsp;&nbsp; If well-adhered, scuff/sand the existing paint until you get a uniform surface.&nbsp; Original paint is best for this, typically.&nbsp;&nbsp; IF it&#039;s really heavy and chipped and can&#039;t be made smooth, you may want to strip/prime/paint.&nbsp; &nbsp; Really depends on the boat.I hope it goes well for you.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="thill, post: 512872, member: 4972"] Normally, I would say scotchbrite the old paint to add some tooth, and spray it. But if it's got rubbery stuff on top, you can't paint over that. If you can get the rubbery stuff off, do that first. Then find the leaks. dry the inside of the boat and put it in the water. Easiest to find if the floor is out. Crayon is a good tool to mark with. Look for seeping rivets of course. If the leak is fast, look carefully at drain plugs, livewell pumps and drains and any thru-fittings that are below the waterline. Then look for things above the waterline that may catch water when underway. Once you find the places it's leaking, pop rivet heads off with a sharp wood chisel and replace with solid rivets. Any leaking fittings, replace or seal. Then try it again. Hopefully, you get it first time. After that, tackle the paint issues. If well-adhered, scuff/sand the existing paint until you get a uniform surface. Original paint is best for this, typically. IF it's really heavy and chipped and can't be made smooth, you may want to strip/prime/paint. Really depends on the boat. I hope it goes well for you. [/QUOTE]

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