The gelcoat on the interior of my 16' fiberglass Skiff is pretty wore out and I'm looking for suggestions on a good easily applied new finish? What type finish would ya'll suggest or is the durability of gelcoat still the best option?

I mostly use the boat for red-fishing so it's a saltwater environment. It's a fishing boat, I'm looking for durable and if possible easily applied and not worried about winning any boat shows.

How about color? White is cool on the feet but tuff on the eyes with the glare?

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Posted by Bigfishchoupique

Member since Jul 2017

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Posted on 6/5/23 at 6:45 pm to duckdude

I’m researching that now.

I have to paint the interior of an aluminum boat and want to know how to add the colored swirls to break up glare. Preferably not epoxy if possible for me.

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Posted by Finchboyz

Choclate city

Member since May 2018

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Posted on 6/5/23 at 10:02 pm to duckdude

Total boat makes a total tread that is easy to apply. I had decent success with it.

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Posted by Klinecm

Picayune, MS

Member since Jun 2017

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Posted on 6/6/23 at 5:10 am to duckdude

I used Tuff Coat on my aluminum boat. They make 3 different grits for your pleasure. Think I did medium and it’s grippy for sure. I believe I purchased it from boatoutfitters.com. Reasonable priced. They have both a fiberglass and an aluminum base paint. Held up on my boat for over 3 years with no issue. I think the floor I rolled on, everything else I sprayed on with a cheap harbor freight drywall gun.

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Posted by duckdude

Member since Apr 2016

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Posted on 6/6/23 at 7:49 am to Klinecm

Thanks for the input, I would be happy with 3 years of durability for an easy application.

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