4. Finishes
4.1. General
The exterior hull and deck and the exposed portions of the hull and deck interior shall
be faired and painted using U.S. Paint’s "Awlgrip" products. The application of the
fairing and paint system shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications. A record of temperature and humidity shall be kept during paint
application.
The hull topsides are to be painted in (white?) Awlgrip and the boot top to be painted
(navy blue?), as selected by the Owner. All painted surfaces will receive a minimum of
three coats of paint.
The bottom paint shall be Interlux Micron 66 or equal antifouling paint, sprayed on. The
application shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
The deck and cabin top, where exposed, will be painted in (white?) Awlgrip. Non-skid
will be applied to all flat accessible surfaces or where specified. Non-skid type to be as
selected by owner. Non-skid to be patterned around all deck fittings as directed.
4.2. Hull Fairing
Every effort should be made by the Builder to keep the hull fair throughout the
construction process in order to minimize the amount of fairing compound required. Hull
shall be sanded before applying primers and micro-balloon fairing compound. Care
shall be taken to avoid sanding through to laminate after application.
4.3. Finishing
All paints and varnish to be rubbed between coats, and particular care shall be taken
while painting that all workmen are clear of boat; also, that it is clean and free of chips,
sawdust and rubbish before final coats are applied. Final coat shall be smooth, show no
sanding marks, and be free of dust. All finishing colors to be selected by Owner.
4.4. Preservative Treatment
Backs of ceilings and grounds for other woodwork as required to be given at least three
generous coats of approved sealer, such as Wood-Life, Chemi-seal or equal. Where
possible, treatment shall be applied to finished lumber before installation.
4.5. Boot Top and Cove Stripe
To be painted between sheered lines above the D.W.L. as per plans, using similar
system as topsides. Final location of boot top, and cove stripe to be approved by
Architect before painting.
Cove stripe to be applied to hull, without recess. Cove stripe to be painted in Awlgrip,
color selected by owner.
4.6. Name and Hailing Port
Name and hailing port to be painted on stern in Awlgrip or done with a vinyl transfer,
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