SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: 76Hornetjet on June 13, 2011, 08:04:18 PM

Title: rolling over
Post by: 76Hornetjet on June 13, 2011, 08:04:18 PM

Im planning on painting my boat soon and i've seen projects on here flipped over on there top to be able to sanded and painted on bottom, well my question is how... :-\ what do you use to flip it ? any tips, pics would be great  thanks guys

Title: Re: rolling over
Post by: GT Jets on June 13, 2011, 09:08:19 PM

Quote from: 76Hornetjet on June 13, 2011, 08:04:18 PM

Im planning on painting my boat soon and i've seen projects on here flipped over on there top to be able to sanded and painted on bottom, well my question is how... :-\ what do you use to flip it ? any tips, pics would be great  thanks guys

I have used two engine hoists and nylon slings....I also have a stand I built for attaching to the bow eye to allow flipping them by myself.

Four strong mofo's and some car tires works pretty good, just a little redneck is all.. ;)

GT

Title: Re: rolling over
Post by: 76Hornetjet on June 14, 2011, 04:57:12 PM

Ok I see the idea, thanks GT, now I have to try to get my hands on two lifts