Biscuit Updates

The final sanding work prior to primer application commences...

Prepping for primer paint to go down on the topsides, deck and coachroof, and having a couple hours of available time....

Completing the bottom is a first milestone achieved in the restoration of this Cape Dory Typhoon, Biscuit...

Time to beautify the bottom with fresh antifoul paint and this Total Boat product did not disappoint...

Areas hidden by her trailer were the focus on final sanding to Biscuit's bottom, and prior to applying the barrier coat...

Prepping for a weekend bottom job, Biscuit arrives at Sadler Point Marina and is promptly set on stands and blocking...

Prior to the coming bottom job, and with the final thru-hull removed and the hull repaired with new laminate, I visited Biscuit for a quick sanding and fairing application...

Wrapping up the majority of the surface prep (a.k.a. SANDING!) is always a significant milestone in a restoration....looking forward to rebuilding this classic!

With a few hours available in the evening, I outfitted myself in Tyvek and the full face respirator to continue the interior sanding...

With deck prep nearly complete (cutting out and removing wet core, replacing wit new balsa, and then applying a new top skin of fiberglass), it was time to get some UV protection on those renewed portions of the deck. I included a couple photos of the application of 410 micro-light fairing compound as that final coat to fill in minor imperfections on the deck, and as I arrived to the shop I water washed and sanded the fairing compound to remove the high spots. Satisfied with the results, I vacuumed and solvent-washed the surfaces and prepped for application of a two-part epoxy primer.

With the two-part epoxy primer mixed, I set it aside for the 20-minute induction period and turned my attention to the application prep: gloves, assembling a foam roller and removing foam lint, paint tray, etc.

The induction period expired, and then I got to applying the epoxy primer. The results were great and set me to looking forward to the balance the deck and cockpit. Certainly there is work to come, but the small glimpse of newly rebuilt surfaces are motivating to say the leas.

Total Hrs: 1.25

With weather turning, the humidity on the decline, I turned my attention to prepping the interior for new paint...

One of those dirty jobs, suited up in Tyvek from head to toe.....taking the bottom down to its gelcoat.