I returned to Somerledi today for a quick couple hours for a final sand on the remaining blister repairs requiring more attention, and in order to apply the epoxy-based barrier coat to these handful of areas. I began with a water-wash to scrub and rinse the amine blush from the surface of the cured epoxy fairing filler. I then gathered sanding materials and tools while the hull dried. Ready to get started and the hull I dry, I began at Somerledi's bow, working toward the stern. I took the last of the remaining fairing filler down to a smooth surface, blended the line between the new barrier coat and these work areas, and completed any hand sanding required.

I again water-washed the sanding dust from the port hull's surface, and mixed ~16 ounces of barrier coat. While the barrier coat was in its induction phase, I dried and acetone-washed the spots to be painted. With that task complete, enough time had elapsed to the point that I began rolling on the barrier coat. The 16 ounces proved to be just enough paint to get me through the roughly 15 areas to be painted. A second coat will be applied when the starboard hull is ready to be painted, but for now, I gathered up my gear and departed for another boat.

Total Hrs: 2