Painting the deck

[crabbypete]

This is the first boat I've owned, a 18 Parker. I love but I noticed there is a small crack in the deck. Can I paint it and if so should I remove the console?
Should I gelcoat it? Looking for any advice here. Thanks

 

[Brent]

Can stick your finger nail in it? Post some pics to show location. If deep then grind out.
If gel coat now , I would use it.

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[THEGAME]

i will be sanding my deck down this winter and painting it wit algrip with all the info i gathered i find it will be easier to work with and last just as long in my situation

 

[warthog5]

The cracks will need to be ground into and repaired. Painting over them .......they will show back in a month.

When you Really get down there and look.....There are Always more cracks than you think.

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[ryderpit]

The cracks will need to be ground into and repaired. Painting over them .......they will show back in a month.

When you Really get down there and look.....There are Always more cracks than you think.

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what is the best paint for matching the off white color of the parker?

 

[Capt. Jim]

I know it’s frustrating but deck cracks in Oarkers are a common occurrence.

 

[Brent]

Use search tool to find brand and color

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