Capt. JB
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Feb 16, 2014
- Messages
- 62
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- FREEDOM
- Vessel Make
- 40 BLUEWATER PILOTHOUSE TRAWLER
Hey Everyone,
In the end stages of my boat rehab and want some advice/opinions. I have a 1979 Pilothouse Trawler that has been brought up to a custom/current day look. All exterior teak is gone, decks are fiberglass non-skid, and interior is modernized. Now, I know some like the patina look on the brass/bronze, but I need some help here. The port holes, cleats, and some other misc items are all original and structural sound.
So, here are some options:
Polish and forever maintain?
Chrome plate and fear chipping/pitting?
Replace with stainless but lose out on originality and high quality/durability?
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Josh
In the end stages of my boat rehab and want some advice/opinions. I have a 1979 Pilothouse Trawler that has been brought up to a custom/current day look. All exterior teak is gone, decks are fiberglass non-skid, and interior is modernized. Now, I know some like the patina look on the brass/bronze, but I need some help here. The port holes, cleats, and some other misc items are all original and structural sound.
So, here are some options:
Polish and forever maintain?
Chrome plate and fear chipping/pitting?
Replace with stainless but lose out on originality and high quality/durability?
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Josh