Welcome to the Hatteras Owners Forum & Gallery. Sign Up or Login

Enter partial or full part description to search the Hatteras/Cabo parts catalog (for example: breaker or gauge)
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7
  1. 07-14-2018 02:20 PM #1
    MadHatter53's Avatar
    MadHatter53
    MadHatter53 is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Posts
    903
    Images
    1

    VHF antenna extension painting

    The antenna extension has no more exterior coating and the fiberglass is exposed. I'm wondering what to paint it with vs a new $300+ replacement.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 07-14-2018 02:28 PM #2
    SEVEN's Avatar
    SEVEN
    SEVEN is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Posts
    41,627
    Images
    27

    Re: VHF antenna extension painting

    Ameron. Be careful with the fiberglass it will get into your skin quickly. I’d consider a new urethane unit. Zero maintenance.
    SEVEN
    1979 53' MY Hull #563
    Antioch, California
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 07-14-2018 04:48 PM #3
    Pascal's Avatar
    Pascal
    Pascal is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Posts
    9,903
    Images
    21

    Re: VHF antenna extension painting

    I ve rolled a couple of coats of west epoxy with white pigment on one of my extension and will paint over the epoxy
    Pascal
    Miami, FL
    1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
    2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
    2007 Sandbarhopper 13
    12' Westphal Cat boat
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 07-15-2018 06:04 PM #4
    Avenger's Avatar
    Avenger
    Avenger is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2005
    Posts
    5,081
    Images
    4

    Re: VHF antenna extension painting

    Sand it first. I've used Interlux Brightsides with very good results.
    --- The poster formerly known as Scrod ---

    I want to live in Theory, everything works there.

    1970 36C375
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 07-15-2018 06:19 PM #5
    Boatsb's Avatar
    Boatsb
    Boatsb is offline Senior User
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Posts
    14,845

    Re: VHF antenna extension painting

    I just replace them. It's not worth the time and effort for a piece you can replace for $150.

    If it's the 2 part antenna that's different but for a simple 8 foot extension mast why bother.
    Scott
    41C117 "Hattatude"
    Port Canaveral Florida.


    Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 07-16-2018 01:15 AM #6
    drburke
    drburke is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Posts
    1,219

    Re: VHF antenna extension painting

    Agree with Scott; I just replaced $50 them using some online outfit that offered free shipping.

    If painting works for you consider 2 part urethane “2K” clearcoat for $27 on Amazon.

    FAN
    Last edited by drburke; 07-16-2018 at 01:27 AM. Reason: Info
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 07-18-2018 06:46 PM #7
    Hat52MY's Avatar
    Hat52MY
    Hat52MY is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    445

    Re: VHF antenna extension painting

    Agree, with above. Replace, you will spend more time than they are worth investing.
    Best regards,
    --
    David
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts

Forum Rules