painting aluminum boat?

[arcticcat400]

i have an older 16 foot crestline aluminum boat with a 25 horse motor that i would to paint but am not sure what the best way to get the bottom side would be hang it from the rafters??? flip it upside down???? any help is appreciated

[IFallsRon]

Why do you want to paint the bottom? Most boats are only painted to the splashrails or first set of rivets.

[arcticcat400]

mines painted all the way to the bottom im pretty sure

[Coach1310]

If you search some of the threads you will find different things people did... Cheffrey.. I think that is is FM name just painted it while on the trailer and around the bunks/rollers... how often do you see the bottom of you boat anyway. Otherwise I would suggest flipping it upside down and placing it on somekind of rack so it is nice and high making it easier to paint. Sure beats it lying the floor.

[FishFanMan]

When a friend and I did my 16' Sylvan we jacked it up off of the trailer and put steel beams under it. I would post a picture of it but I don't see that feature available.

[MasterClear]

If you can flip it upside down, put it on some high sawhorses. That way you can easier prep it and paint.

[Neighbor_guy]

The best way is to flip it if you can. It makes the hole thing easier and the results are much better.