Hull Polish & Polymer Application - Sea Ray

[@billycorbett8261]

I am going to give that sealant a try this year. She sure has a great look when done. Keep the videos coming Paul. Love seeing you anchor girl and little tinys trips

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Will do! I'm filming another project right now. Well, after I finish my lunch, that is 😉

[@billycorbett8261]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo I also removed my stripes two years ago and she looks so much cleaner

[@rbmurray9204]

Jescar is the bomb on gel coat. Ceramic afterwards if you want the wow effect.

[@lindamaurice9923]

Boat looks great Paul.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks! I'm very grateful to have had some perfect weather to get that done ahead of launch.

[@airman6822]

Great video Paul. Getting pumped for the boating season. Got lots of projects myself once I pick up the boat from storage.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

We got really lucky this year, as Boogaboo was launched last Sunday, two weeks ahead of the planned splash date. I've already started playing on the boat and will be sharing lots of videos - including my upcoming Launch video!!

[@rodbecker332]

Looking good. Thanks for the tip on the rags.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks for that! Glad it helped.

[@OkieBeeMan]

Howdy Paul. Thank you for the video... and yes I have heard great things about the jescar product. I get a little crazy when it comes to boat detailing, so I'll spare the details. Looks great!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks!! We're really happy with it. Now I just gotta find a couple more sunny days to do the deck & transom.

[@WiscoBoater]

This stuff is amazing Paul!! Looks fantastic!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I'm quite pleased with it. Just finished removing the portside pin stripes from the deck and layin' down some Jescar. Looking great 👌 That aside, Anchor Girl and I are really looking forward to seeing your launch video! Mine goes live on Sunday so I hope you'll get a chance to watch 👀

[@WiscoBoater]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Looking forward to your launch vid! Mine will be out Thursday May 18h...a few more project vids before the launch. 🥴

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

May 18th?? What am I gonna do till then 😜 That's okay, I have a whole whack of project videos coming up as well. Ain't it great to work on our boats!!

[@WiscoBoater]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo hahaha!! Yeah, a little bit of a wait. 😁 Rainy, snowy weekend here…moving to my new marina tomorrow. Been in a temp slip at the launch marina for the last week.

[@jrschantz]

Your conversation is the third place I've seen polymer sealants endorsed. I'm done with my work this year, but I think I'm ready to ditch the paste wax for next season.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

We were very impressed with both the finish, as well as longevity of the polymer application that was done last year. Again, I can't tell you what brand that crew used, but I'm sure they all share similar characteristics. Stay tuned to see how the deck turns out, especially once I get the pinstripes removed 👍

[@merc9193]

Jescar Power Lock + is great, I've been using it for 3 seasons. When I waxed my boat I would always have to use simple green or non skid cleaner on my deck. When I switched to Jescar I just use Starke Pure clean boat soap (neutral PH) and it cleans right up. Bird crap comes off and the sun will bleach the stain if one is left a half hour later. I never have to use chemicals now. I usually apply another coat around July to get me through the rest of the season. I put Jescar on and leave it on overnight and take off the next day. This year I'm using Jescar Ultra Lock + it is supposed to be new and improved formula.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

New and improved?? Sounds good good to be true 😉 I'm gonna take a look at that cleaner you mentioned. I usually use basic boat soap, just to get rid of built up dust and grime we get around the marina, mostly from too many idiots driving too fast through the gravel parking lot.

[@joanneiler2415]

Awesome video boogaboo is getting ready for boating season!! 😍😍😍😍

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Sure is!!

[@kenwilson5244]

I have had great results with Jescar Power Lock. Two light coats is better than one heavy coat. I think you will be pleased.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It looks great so far and I think I'll use it again next season.

[@christopherozolins4724]

looking good !

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks!

[@ericfontana2092]

i’m on my 2nd year with Jescar - a key time it to leave it on for 30 min before wiping that gives it time to bond with the fiberglass

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks Eric.

[@BikeBoatandTravel]

Well here we are almost a year later. What is your evaluation of this product VS Meguiar's after a season?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Unfortunately, last season ended abruptly, so I never had a chance to even do my final boat washes. That said, the finish did stand up great the previous year (same coating) and was looking good for most of last year. All in all, I'd say it's a superior product vs. regular wax.

[@Jarek13]

Hello Paul, thanks for the video! Would you mind measuring your boat's bridge clearance from the waterline without the arch? Thank you in advance.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

If you contact Sea Ray directly, they'll send you all the specs and measurements for their boats 👍

[@12000Jetlag]

Due to my back surgery I had my boat buffed and waxed this year. They did an awesome job on it! I am curious if that sealant will help make the pesky black streaks easier to wash off? If it does I may have to look into that for next season. I launch Thursday!!!! Hooray!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Those pesky black streaks will always be with us, but I'd say that when the boat came out of the water last Fall, they didn't seem as nasty as was on our previous two boats. Could be a positive side effect 👍 All the best for your launch and hope that your back is gonna be healed up enough in time to enjoy that Sea Ray! Oh, and film a few videos as well 😉

[@12000Jetlag]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo I plan to do more videos starting with the launch!

[@curtpropson8337]

Looks good. Tips and reviews are appreciated. If you think of it after time, let us know if you remain impressed with the product. I have to do my top decks and arch this spring. Take care.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I sure will. In the meantime, look for lots of other project videos coming up - and most importantly, our Launch video!!

[@blairseward9079]

Thanks Paul. I’m having Seaward Bound professional detailed this year with the intent to keep her up myself. I will be interested to hear what you think of the Power Lock +. I just ordered the Grab a Rag!!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

So far, the hull looks great. I'll be doing the same Polymer Application in the upper deck/transom, etc. as well.

[@markmerritt6089]

Hey Paul, I'm going to look for those products. I also like the look of no stripes, it makes her look clean. Your Sea Ray has a lot of real estate. I added stripes to mine, but my center console Robalo is much smaller and to me looked better with them. Did you use any buffing compound or just the pad? I have never buffed before and do not know. Looking Great!!!!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes, it looks better for us as well. I'll be removing the pinstripes on the deck once we get some good weather again. Keep an eye out for that video. As for the polish, it's the same I've been using for the past 20++ years on all our boats. Check my last video to see what that product is.

[@ColinCYYZ]

Jescar polymer sealant is widely considered the ‘go to’ paint sealant for auto detailing. Obsessed Garage has some very good videos on using Jescar polymer sealant. One point to note, you can ‘layer’ it - after you use the sealant, you can top coat with a quality wax to further enhance shine and depth, but also as a sacrificial barrier coat. FYI - Your approach to applying by hand is the right approach. Sealant doesn’t require machine application.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes, I was looking at their site + Social, but minimal references to marine. Maybe this video will help get the word out to the boating community 👍

[@farleyschapira5351]

Very nice. Shame its raining today, mine was splashed wed.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Ya, lots of rain here as well. But on the positive side, Boogaboo is now floating!! Watch for my Launch video coming up soon 😁

[@majaritzbrade7346]

Helle its me Maja from tiny Denmark again. We are looking for a Sun Ray Sundancer 270 from 2000-ish, and fortunately anough there are som for sale in Sweden (Sweden it's just around the corner from Denmark). I am having som trouble finding specs on models from different years - can you recomend a webside to help me? Again thx for your gratis videos and Best reards to Anchergirl. All the Best from! Maja DK

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Hello Maja, Yes, I know where you are in the world, as my mother was from the much smaller country of Estonia, and lived in Sweden for a few years before eventually coming to Canada 🇪🇪🇸🇪🇨🇦. Not sure if you've ever had a chance, but there's a fellow who posts long and lovely videos from his cruising through the area - no talking, just beautiful views, not unlike my boring Sit Back Sunday vids. As for your possible new Sea Ray, go to the Sea Ray corporate site, as they have most owner's manuals for most models going back to the start of time 😉 Check it out here; www.searay.com/us/en/owners.html

[@glenng2282]

Paul, that looks awesome! How many bottles did you use, and did you just do the hull? We have a 370 sundancer also and will be washing and waxing this week. I wish you a great boating year from M/V Arai in Maryland. Glenn G

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

To this point, I've done both hull sides below the rub rail. That took less than a half a bottle of the material. I'll be doing the deck, transom, etc., in the coming weeks, but I'm thinking I'll still have material left over.

[@glenng2282]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo wow that sounds great! Thanks for the info!

[@merc9193]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Just a FYI, I use Jescar on my deck and it does make it slippery. The wife is not happy when I do it, but I love that shine. I have almost fallen off a couple times washing the boat. LOL

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yesterday I was able to remove the pinstripes from the port side deck and applied some of the polymer after buffing. I didn't/not going to put anything in the horizontal parts of the deck, just giving them a polish. I had a hard slip and fall lat summer when washing Boogaboo and don't want to loose Anchor Girl over the side when we're docking. Besides, I smashed a perfectly good bucket when I fell 😜

[@mikedodd9294]

one year later how has that product held up

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Good. No better or worse than other products I've used.

[@MOTORVESSELFREEDOM]

Looks good Paul….

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks John. And looking even better now that she's floating again 😁

[@AustinFreeman-p9o]

Next Year use the newer version Ultra Lock! it is noticeably better!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I'll check that out. Thanks for the tip.

[@paulcampbell6738]

I have been using Jescar Power lock for several years. Last year I used Jescar Ultra Lock. Same as Power Lock but with a ceramic additive which increases shine and longevity. These sealers need a clean gel coat to bond with. After polishing use Mother CMX to remove any oils or left over polish. It sprays on and wipes off with a micro fiver towel very well easily. Once you prepped the gel coat then apply Jescar Ultra Lock or Power Lock using a wax applicator pad by hand. Use either product sparingly! It does not need a lot of product. More is not better it is waste. In your video you applied far too much product. After at least 30 minutes wipe off with a microfibre towel. A second coat to increase durability can be applied after a cure time if 3 hrs for the first coat. Just sharing my experience so your viewers get the most out of your great videos.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks for your tips.

[@davidmasseria8687]

Sealants r always better then waxes or carnuba waxes. Sealants r man made and can last for 6-8 months depending on the brand and will stand up to the heat. carnuba waxes can actually burn off with too much heat. Like applying to a car and when it sits outside in the sun all day and the metal is too hot to touch. Most of the protection will b gone after that. Carnuba waxes tend to have a wetter look then sealants. But I’d rather have protection. Sealants r the way to go.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

As I mentioned in the video, the entire hull and deck was professionally done last year by a crew in Sandusky (where she was located) and the shine lasted all season!!

[@davidmasseria8687]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboolooks amazing as always! Can’t wait to see more from your channel

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Great! I've been filming lots more projects over the past few weeks, so keep watching. And I'll look forward to hearing from you on some of them 👍