#STORING A JON BOAT ON ITS SIDE FREE#

See the ‘how to apply non-skid paints’ for more details. To make the inside have a non-skid surface use the Non-Skid Additive with the Aluma Hawk.

You will need to apply two coats of this flat finish paint. This acts as an acid and will “etch” the surface for better adhesion. You should prep the surface as stated above, and then wipe down the bare aluminum Jon boat with white vinegar prior to coating. If you choose to use a simple one-step system on your bare aluminum Jon boat, then the Duralux Aluminum Boat Paint Green or Aluma Hawk (available in Black, Jon Boat Green, Sand/Tan, Blue, White or Aluminum Grey) are excellent choices since both can be used as a primer/paint in one over bare aluminum. If using the Aluminum Boat Paint Greenor Aluma Hawk, these can be your primer and paint.

When using the Duralux Camouflage Paint on bare aluminum apply two coats of Duralux Zinc Chromate after sanding. Use a soft-bristled brush to make sure you remove all debris left from sanding.Ī primer coat is used to help the paint adhere to the Jon boat aluminum surface and provides an extra layer of protection from corrosion. Don’t worry about scratches because these will make it easier for the new paint to adhere by etching the surface. Use a paint scraper or sander to remove any peeling paint or areas that are likely to cause peeling on your new paint. Sand the existing Jon boat paint surface or bare aluminum with 80-100 grit sandpaper. Remove all dust with a cloth dampened with paint thinner and allow to dry, you can use wax and grease remover or acetone. Scrape off all loose paint and dull any gloss area with a light sanding or power brushing.

#STORING A JON BOAT ON ITS SIDE FREE#

Surface Prep: The surface must be dry and free of grease, wax, dirt, or other foreign matter. Make sure you have a location for painting your Jon boat that is free from blowing dust and debris (a garage is ideal). These are both a paint/primer in one that can be applied to most surfaces with little preparation needed. The inside coat should dry for 12 hours or so before you paint the exterior.Ī camouflage paint job is a good idea for hunters using a Jon boat to help blend into the surrounding land and water choose your favorite color of B l ue Water Mega Gloss for a higher gloss than camouflage paint.The easiest and most popular paint for your boat is the aluminum boat paint green or Aluma Hawk (white, blue, Jon boat green, black, aluminum grey, sand). Paint in horizontal strokes for an even coat. Using a sprayer or brush, paint the inside of the boat first. What kind of paint do you use on an aluminum boat?Ĭhoose a water-resistant aluminum boat paint that adheres to aluminum. The most used material for construction is aluminum, making them lightweight and durable for fishing and hunting. Wasn't such a good idea after all, still trying to live that one down with the wife, (7 yrs later).Jon Boats are flat bottom boats manufactured for easy maneuverability in shallow water.

LOL basically if you go near the boats, you die, so we went back to storing in the garage, (true story).

If we left the hatches open to dry the boats out, squirrels would hide tons of nuts in the hull, (they were date palm nuts, that really stink and draw lots of bees, both yellow jackets and africanized honey bees (both are deadly). Didn't seem to hurt anything, and the flat spots went away after we stopped storing on the sides, but the mud stains were permanent.Īlso once in a while the boats would be covered in fire ants, which made going out very interesting. Result we had mud stains on the sides of all the boats, and flat spots on the sides where they sat against the ground. We have a fenced in yard compound so we typically would just put them on their sides leaning against the fence, we had them in an area where there was no direct sun exposure, (under a date palm tree). However during the summer we would typically take them out pretty much every weekend so it was a bother to store them in the garage on the racks. During the winter, when we didn't go out often we would store our 3 Hobie kayaks on their sides up against the garage wall on slings.

Storing a jon boat on its side