110 Cookson Lane | Whitefield, ME 04353 | 207-232-7600 | tim@lackeysailing.com
The primer had cured satisfactorily, so after some final preparations I got ready to start applying the nonskid paint.
The owner had selected KiwiGrip nonskid coating, tinted to a custom color. To ensure even color distribution, I combined the two cans and mixed them thoroughly before beginning. The manufacturer promised one-coat coverage.
Starting in the cockpit, I applied the paint as directed to the sole and seats, then moved on to the coachroof. Once I'd finished these areas, I returned and removed the masking tape before continuing. There seemed to be a "sweet spot" window of time during which tape removal was easy and effective. Too soon meant the paint was too wet; too late (even after only an hour) meant the paint had dried enough to make tape removal more difficult.
Afterwards, I painted the sidedecks, foredeck, and poop deck, again removing the masking tape fairly soon after application. I left some of the tape in areas that I couldn't conveniently ready (cockpit well), and also left vestiges of tape here and there that I'd remove later.
Total Time on This Job Today: 4 hours
