Ive had good luck using one quart of spar varnish on boats with a little leftover. my gut says paint will cover more and need less. I think you will be fine.

> Ross:

> Although I've heard the terms 1-part, 2-part I'm not really sure of what
> the distinction is. Brightsides is the brand name (or model) of this
> Interlux paint and it's what CLC recommends. Cost was about $25 a quart at
> West Marine and there seem to be about a dozen color choices. I've also
> noticed the name "Hatteras White" used by other paint
> manufacturers.

> Come to think of it, I have no idea whether 1 quart is going to be enough
> (too much, not enough?) to put 4 or five coats on the hull. I guess I'll
> find out soon enough and fortunately West Marine is very close by.

> I also took CLC's advice and bought some hi-build primer. But frankly, the
> hull's so smooth (trying to be modest here) that I can't see the primer
> filling in many low spots. I suppose the paint does show up small
> imperfections that aren't visible yet.

> I will certainly let you all know how it works out. Peter