Anyone got any suggestions for decent merlin painters preferably in Southampton area, well atleast Southish!
Boat is pretty much prepped just need a compressor and the skill to use it...names and numbers much appreciated, hopefully see you on the water soon?!
Fingers crossed.
Posted: 05/01/2006 20:35:43 By: Hugh Fletcher |
Hugh,
If you are looking for a professional to paint your boat then I would recommend a chap called Steve Jeavons. Steve works with Laurie and along with boat building does all the painting and varnishing, by hand! He has always varnished/painted my boats and the result is first class (mirror like). Steve can be contacted on 07976 536922.
Alternatively you have Ian Lovering at Ashdown Marine. Not entirely sure of his number but you can visit their website I think www.ashdownmarine.co.uk He is based in Southampton. Ian too is a first class builder/repairer........etc,etc
Good luck
Richard
Posted: 06/01/2006 08:56:56 By: Richard Battey |
Sorry!
Laurie ....is Laurie Smart. Well know Merlin builder, sailor and all round smashing bloke, etc,etc. For an example of Steve's painting/varnishing workmanship have a look at Pat Blakes boat 'Smart Tart' 3640 which Laurie built. You will be hard pressed to find a brush mark!
Posted: 06/01/2006 09:09:03 By: Richard Battey |
If you want, I could ask my other half to quote - he's a professional painter and carpenter and he painted our merlin beautifully! We're also only a hop away in Wiltshire.
Posted: 06/01/2006 13:56:56 By: Half cut |
what about Mr C Kennedy I think his looking for a job
Not so good on straight lines after 10.00am
Posted: 06/01/2006 14:10:15 By: tosh |
Yes but watch him carefully he's a bit to liberal with the paint for my liking.
Posted: 06/01/2006 18:06:14 By: Barry Watkin |
but very conservative with the labour costs
Posted: 07/01/2006 17:15:18 By: polly ticks |
