As a former trailer boater and one who is going to be putting the cruiser on a new trailer occassionaly nothing made me more unhappy then the way the previous owner slopply painted my outdrives. Almost killed the deal when I bought but learned to accept it and realized function over form was more important. Still, I was always use to a pretty shiny VP so my Mercs painted with antifouling paint was unsettling. Plus, it was a hack job. This spring I was determined to correct that.
Here are the pics of original condition, the progress and the final results!! I couldn't be happier. I wish the previous owner never used the brush on paint! They look pretty damn good but next year will spend more time getting them a little smoother. Need to get new decals now. Those are ridiculously expensive.
Started with this eye sore. Albeit protected and no corrosion or growth issues.
Cleaned up around the edges to get that nice separation again and began rubbing off the old anti-fouling paint.
After priming: They almost look like VP's!
THE FINISHED RESULT! With new coat of bottom paint on hull.
