Eggbert paint scheme

Ok guys it looks like it's all systems go this weekend for the repairs on the the old beast and seeing as i have to remove a large section of paint from the botttom of the hull and there  also the paint has rubbed off  on the front section of the trolley i wanted so ideas as to colours and or schemes.  Also asome advice as to what paints to use please bear in mind that she is wooden.  I'm going to strip her down to the bare wood and i might redo the varnish if i have time.

follow this link to see past and present incarnation (sorry don't know how to make it a proper link

http://www.sailingsource.com/cherub/test/doku.php/boats/2535

Want to get her ready for the Nationals but can't really afford the time off as having become self employed and just had weeks holiday so the aim is for the 28th and the Anglesey off shore dinghy race as it's a bit of an annual day trip for our club.

P.S. need some vectran for trapeze ropes as current is like bungee cord, crew went out on wire and sank straight underwater much to my amesement!

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landlocked Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222	Post Options Post Reply Quote landlocked Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Eggbert paint scheme Posted: 05 Jul 07 at 9:19pm
	Ok guys it looks like it's all systems go this weekend for the repairs on the the old beast and seeing as i have to remove a large section of paint from the botttom of the hull and there also the paint has rubbed off on the front section of the trolley i wanted so ideas as to colours and or schemes. Also asome advice as to what paints to use please bear in mind that she is wooden. I'm going to strip her down to the bare wood and i might redo the varnish if i have time. follow this link to see past and present incarnation (sorry don't know how to make it a proper link http://www.sailingsource.com/cherub/test/doku.php/boats/2535 Want to get her ready for the Nationals but can't really afford the time off as having become self employed and just had weeks holiday so the aim is for the 28th and the Anglesey off shore dinghy race as it's a bit of an annual day trip for our club. P.S. need some vectran for trapeze ropes as current is like bungee cord, crew went out on wire and sank straight underwater much to my amesement! Edited by landlocked
	Cherub 2535 "Eggbert the Nasty" Soon to be for sale PM for Details Cherub 2657 "Slippery When Wet" Don't sail fly Cherub

Isis Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Sep 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2753	Post Options Post Reply Quote Isis Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 07 at 9:44pm
	Definantly try and make the nationals if you can possibly afford to... Its going to be a cracking event at a top location and it sounds like we'll get a few older boats down too. Are you desperate to change the colour scheme? Ive always thought the red/black with the wooden decks looks great, Though Ive not had a chance to see her in real life. RE: Trap wires, Ive got some 2.5mm D12... it was recomended by some 14 guys and im told its fully up to the job as long as you keep an eye on wear around the chafing areas but looks rediculously thin to me.... We'll soon find out!

landlocked Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 222	Post Options Post Reply Quote landlocked Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 07 at 9:51pm
	not desparate to change the colour might keep as is just try to lose some weight with the multiple layers of paint removed. will come down to the nationals if only for a couple of days to catch up and have a few bevys problem is i don't work i don't earn so need to work got a mortgage to pay you know! and also really want to do the offshore just so as i can beet the old man he's taking his Solution we might even get all three there would be nice to see some other Cherubs too but as its stright after the Nats. people will still be hungover and fixing things
	Cherub 2535 "Eggbert the Nasty" Soon to be for sale PM for Details Cherub 2657 "Slippery When Wet" Don't sail fly Cherub

Strawberry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 21 Jun 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1337	Post Options Post Reply Quote Strawberry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 07 at 10:15pm
	Don't worry about colour. Varnish is lighter than paint.
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stuarthop Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Dec 04 Location: Nottingham Online Status: Offline Posts: 1040	Post Options Post Reply Quote stuarthop Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Jul 07 at 11:46pm
	Tbh i'd recomend waiting untill you can keep the boat off the water for a few weeks. I took quite a lot of the old paint off the hull before i repainted her and it could be a bit of a 'mare to take it right down to the wood. I think i still ahve the paint so if you want to keep the colour scheme the same i'll bring it to the nats for you