Thanks so much for the info. I'll check out the Temadur. The Hobie 16 seemed to work alright last summer. I had to jimmy rig the mast step hinge after I realized that the one available from Hobie only fit on the proper mast base, which itself only fit on a curved beam (that wouldn't work on my I-beam!). anyways, the rotating mast is cool, and though 26 1\/2 feet tall, has less sail area than the regular Tiki sail plan. what's kinda nice is that Hobie sell all sorts of things, like blocks, cleats, vangs, etc... plus I think the bits and pieces (boom, sails, battens, etc... ) are all pretty available. I'll try it on a longer trip this coming summer, with the spinnaker and maybe the added gen or code 0, if I can pick one up pretty cheap, but I'll need to add a bowsprit for those latter sails.\u00a0 Lots of fun to experiment and nice that the boat and rigging don't set a person back too far. Hello Steve,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are couple of discussions about paint here in wharrambuilders forum already... try to google them out.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n But what I can suggest from my own experience is Tikkurila Temadur 20, it is extra strong, sets quickly and its much cheaper than \"conventional marine paints\". Temadur is 2-component polyurethane paint and is meant mainly for industrial use, for example for the paint of steel structures. Its a bit tricky paint to use, as it hardens really quick, but after some experimenting Im sure you find the knack. Important is to find the right brush or roller. Ofcourse it would be much more fun to use paint-gun if one has it...<\/p>\n <\/p>\n PS! How are you pleased with hobie 16 rig, you already mentioned the sail area, but how about beating against wind, tacking etc. Is the main sheet attached in single place or do you have some kind of traveler on the rear beam?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n good luck<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n <\/dd>\n \n