painting hull

[Yz2009]

As you can see the bottom paint goes up near the bow. I would like the red to come down to the waterline and the black bottom paint be right at the waterline.

Would there be a way to do this myself. The boat was originally red but I'm pretty sure it's been repainted with exterior paint (you can see layers and it gets flakey in spots. I was hoping to do something like sand down the black near the bow and possibly all of the red and possibly re paint the boat. I don't mind how it looks now. I don't need a perfectly shiny new looking hull so I don't know if I can just re paint it or if it would require new gel coat

Sorry this is the best picture I have I'm not where the boat is located. Is this the type of project I would be able to undertake by myself or am I would of my league.

[thegoggleeye]

ok. just my two cents. first off securing ownership of a boat is the first step to painting a boat. besides that, the waterline up front looks to high, unless there is an inprefection with the boat or its weight distribution. the only way to tell is to take the boat and leave it in the water for about a week. making sure it doesn't fill with water you can pull it out and the visible scum line will show you where the bottom paint needs to be. if the line needs lowered you can take the bottom paint down with a sander to the gelcoat or paint underneath. if you listen to one thing i say let it be this: if you have no experience painting marine hulls with marine paint, find a friend that is experienced in the craft who is dedicated to helping and teaching you, hire a professional to do the job or let it be. (this aint rolling home depot paint on ur house)

[ROCKAWAYJOHNNY]

I am in the process of restoring my 77 Sceptre. I am very good with my hands. I do my research online and really absorb the do's and dont's that others experience. If you feel confident that you can take on the task then I say by all means try. If successful then it will save you a lot of money in the long run...plus you will get the personal gratification of a job well done.

The operative statement being "If all goes well." That is why I stress doing your homework. Practice. Get the right equipment. Speak to manufacturers when you are ready to start. If you use a two part (which I recommend) then make sure you spray/roll within the alloted working times. take your time. And from time to time step back, crack a beer, and inspect your work.

Good luck and hook us up with some pics and info on your experience.