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hello all,

i am in search of two things to help complete my full restoration. 1. White rub rail, which I have found one brand but it wasnt quality so im just looking for suggestions. 2. The RIGHT shade of interior blue paint. I wanted to use awlgrip but there boston whaler blue is a little darker then the original. Any help would be appreciated.

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Steve -

Keep in mind:

The factory gelcoat was, in that period, hand mixed and the color varied. In some cases alot. Matching to "the" color is not possible. Coming close is a realistic target.

Don't forget the fading over the years is another X factor to consider.

For the rubrail, I would go to Sue Lodel at Twin Cities. She knows what is available and provides superior service.

Tues-Saturday 9-5, Central time.
Tel: (920) 793-2715
www.beacontcm.com

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I am following to see if you find the rub rail.
The mix I used and am very happy with for color is Interlux Perfection.
1 part Lauderdale Blue and 5 parts Off White.

If you want to e-mail me I will send a picture.

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Jamestown distributors have a Whaler blue in their single part polyurethane (totalboat) line.

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(508) 586-2137, CMI Marine Products Might still have some-

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Thanks, Im hesitant to use a single part. have you used and tested the durability of this product, epecially on the inside of the boat where you see alot of wear and tear.

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Phil,

Thanks for all of the advice it was all very helpful. I think im going with awlgrip and ill just add some white to lighten it up a couple shades.

-Steve

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Remember you can mix the colors without the hardener to get what you want. I measured carefully what I was adding so I was able to replicate it later.

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Steve, I find the Totalboat single part polyurethane to be fairly durable and very easy to use and touch up.