Dinghy Transom Paint

[david.h]

I'm in the process of re-conditioning, once again, my 1996 Apex 8.5ft inflatable. In addition to having to reseal the hypalon bottom (it split on the seam), I've sanded down the top edge of its wood transom and plan to re-paint it (plus the rest of the wood)with exterior light grey paint. The top edge was pretty banged up and showing beginning signs of delamination.

My plan was to use an exterior primer followed by an exterior grey latex house paint, such as Rustoleum.

I've also decided to part with some cash and have Fawcett's (Annapolis)reseal the bottom seam. (I've done patches on the tubes before, but this split on the bottom is about 18 inches long and I don't want the little lady to get her toes wet, even though the dinghy won't sink.)

Any thoughts on the paint I should use?

 

[starfishkiller]

I don't know that I would paint the wooden parts with Latex house paint, which is a water based paint, unless I misunderstand what you mean. Rustoleum oil based paint would work very well, and comes in grey, among other standard colors. It is easy to get at most hardware stores, and big box home centers.
eric

 

[david.h]

I realize that Rustoleum is oil based, but am I mistaken to think that it is also latex based? I think I need to do a little research.

I was just wondering whether there was a special grade of marine paint that would be better for the wooden pieces of my dinghy.

 

[BillK]

Paint is either oil based (cleans up with paint thinner / Varsol) or latex based (cleans up with water). There are probably some marine paints for this job, but if you are talking about the wood transome on your dingy, which is primarily above the water line and does not stay in the water all the time, I would say an oil based enamel would work as good as anything. Rustoleum is considered an oil based enamel.