The houseboat was on land in 2012, when the previous owner had the hull blasted and painted. In other words, the board the hull should be fine, but it doesn't seem to be. We brought in an expert yesterday who went around the boat and measured the thickness of the paint with different technical devices, which we have never seen before.
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The paint should apparently be at least 250 micrometres thick. Otherwise the water can penetrate the paint and access the steel hull. According to the measuring equipment, the paint layer was significantly thinner than 250 almost everywhere below the waterline ... What exactly were they doing in 2012, one might wonder?
Caring for a steel hull
So we have to look at the hull! We have started sanding it a little lightly now, in order to be able to paint it again. The plan is to do two coats of two-component paint. We also plan to get new zinc anodes, that is, those little "blocks" you see at the bottom of the hull. They're there to protect the boat's metal from corrosion, and should apparently be replaced from time to time. In other words, we are very busy ... Good thing the weather is so nice to work in!
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Mr Steve says:
You are never sure of the workmanship and quality until you have done the work yourself. Well, at least you are lucky with the weather.
08 June 2014 - 14:05
BP says:
It is probably very lucky that you are enthusiastic and never lose your positive attitude. Personally, I feel very sorry for you. You have really had maximum bad luck with the houseboat. I think it should turn around soon - or rather now.
It's also good that you like working with such complicated objects...
Wondering if you have named the boat something (may have missed) it. We always do, because things last longer when they are named - we have noticed;-)
PS. If you haven't named the boat, you can always announce a naming contest on your blog;-) DS.
08 June 2014 - 15:55
Ditte says:
I know you like challenges! But maybe there have been too many lately. But, now the "home" is up and you have organised everything that needs to be organised. Good with the inspection so you know how it is with everything and what you have to do.
And "at least you are lucky with the weather". Looks like most things have happened, so it can only get better. Right?
I think you are admirable and I really feel for you.
At least now there will be a proper review.
Hope you have time for a break tonight!
08 June 2014 - 17:38
Maggan and Ingemar says:
It's like when you're renovating old houses....you never know what's under the wallpaper etc. and what it brings with it when you start renovating 🙂 It seems to be like that with your home too.
It's a good thing you're a good worker and take on things you've never done before and have a positive outlook.
Fingers crossed that everything goes according to plan and on time.
Don't forget to take the weekend sometimes. 🙂
08 June 2014 - 20:08
Across the board says:
Well - there's always something to do both with a house and a boat, it seems. But it will be good!
08 June 2014 - 20:11
admin says:
Steve, I couldn't agree more. And we hope the good weather continues!
BP, this is actually quite a complicated project. Peter has built most of it, but this is still a bit of a challenge. And the boat... well, it will also be Freedom, like the motorhome. It will be Freedom red (the motorhome) and Freedom blue (the houseboat)...
😉
Ditte, thank you for all the encouraging comments! There have been some setbacks and challenges, but we don't just feel unlucky. It is also great to live here and we have an exciting project to get involved in.
🙂
Maggan and Ingemar, this is really true! Here you can also find layers behind the walls, so you can imagine earlier colours and appearances. The boat has been around for a while... since the 30s.
😉
Across the board, yes, we are always busy. But we do everything at once!
😉
08 June 2014 - 21:46
Role o Carina says:
What good labourers you are, incredible !!!
Enjoy the summer.....
08 June 2014 - 22:59