[ElHokie]

@makcote: Same situation for me, FS1945.  White deck is completely chalked, and some small dark spots are now showing through on the stern deck. Black bottom is severely bubbled and pitted.  Red sides above the water line seem to be fine, just some scratches and minor fading.  

I’ve been told I need to wax the deck and sand & paint the bottom.  I’ve seen bottom paint addressed in other posts.  For the deck, did you remove the white chalk, or just clean off whatever came off easily?  (and is the white stuff paint or wax?)  What are the compound, cleaning polish, and wax that you’re using? 

I’d like to “do it right” as long as I’m spending the time, but at the same time, it’s an old boat with issues.  Most jobs tend to have a balance between the effort/expense of a “100% right” way and a “pretty solid & lasting results but way less work” method.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

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