Tuesday, 3 June 2014

NB "Hope"

Boat Painting season is upon us! Given the ineffectiveness of crossing fingers etc. to ensure good weather for the duration of the job, I started painting NB "hope" undercover in late march.



There's a fair bit involved in getting the right finish in a narrowboat paint job. As many know its more about preparation than painting!


After removing all the cabin fixtures, rubbing down and painting with red oxide primer I appear to have a blue ratchet strap growing out of my ear!


The same view after just a bit of work (!) and surgical removal of blue strap.
 Painting is hard but rewarding work. Long may "hope" stay shiny!!


Sand paint on the cruiser deck provides a safe non slip surface should it rain, or the captain be overcome during imbibement.


Fittings replaced and ready for launch.

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