SEAT BASE - GELCOAT-RESIN-or OIL BASED PAINT???

[Shrub Lurker]

I have my Citation rear seat base rebuilt. What should I seal it with? Was resin originally. I've seen resin flake off. Lookin for input.
Thanks!

 

[lenmann]

Polyester resin thinned 10% with styrene brushed or rolled on is what every boat builder and upholstery shop that still uses wood will seal it with. Good for 10-20+ years depending on how the boat is stored and taken care of.

 

[SpectraPat]

 

[oldseddie]

I used oil based urethane thinned 50% with mineral sprits for the first coat and straight up for the second coat. Still looked good 15 years later with no degradation. Color matched looks better than bare wood with resin IMHO.

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[Shrub Lurker]

Thanks for the replies!

Next question: I copied the original then thought about draining through to the rear bilge. This thing sits on the carpet with little drainage and no ventilation.
The last one failed from the top due poor prior storage.
Am I over thinking???
No outside storage in this boats future.

 

[cofooter]

Totalboat product is good, epoxy will be a little more flexible than poly but more expensive. You can thin cheap epoxy down with acetone, be sure to cover all exposed surfaces if you choose that route. Thinned urethane will work just as good if it isn't exposed to constant moisture often. Is it bolted to the floor or removable? I'd be more worried about moisture under it on the carpet if that's the case. Just take it out when in the garage and let everything air out if possible.

 

[Shrub Lurker]

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Totalboat product is good, epoxy will be a little more flexible than poly but more expensive. You can thin cheap epoxy down with acetone, be sure to cover all exposed surfaces if you choose that route. Thinned urethane will work just as good if it isn't exposed to constant moisture often. Is it bolted to the floor or removable? I'd be more worried about moisture under it on the carpet if that's the case. Just take it out when in the garage and let everything air out if possible.

It's bolted in. The wood against the carpet IS the issue. Plus no real way for the water to run to the back. Was thinkin I should have made it a little shorter with risers that would let the water run past but then the subwoofer box wouldn't fit fml.
My CDO continues (it used to be OCD but the letters were not in alphabetical order)
The first base lasted 20 plus years. The last of which were outside which in the end killed it.
I'm thinking I might have it truck bed lined.

 

[cofooter]

Is the floor wood or composite? Either way, I would look at some sort of air gap if possible.

 

[SpectraPat]

Install some HDPE strips to the bottom of the seat base.

 

[Wheeler]

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It's bolted in. The wood against the carpet IS the issue.

Ribbed termination bar might work in this application.

 

[Shrub Lurker]

Ribbed termination bar might work in this application.

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Cool, where can I find this ?

 

[Shrub Lurker]

Install some HDPE strips to the bottom of the seat base.


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Thanks for the reply. That mc Master place has some cool shiat.

 

[Wheeler]

Cool, where can I find this ?

Roofing supply will have it.

If you are ever in Parker I'll give you a sample.

https://www.google.com/search?q=rib...2JDhAhUCi6wKHTGyAQgQ_AUIDigB&biw=1093&bih=558