OK, its time to rehab the paintwork of my wooden GBs inner bulwark. With the handrail stanchions extending from the deck up and other interruptions of the surface, it is a real PITA to sand, fill, prime, sand again, and paint twice with Awlgrip Snow White. I often get as much paint on me as the intended target. While lying on my side on the deck amidst the sander dust and noise during the initial prep work, I imagined the follow-on tasks, wondering if there weren't some reasonable alternatives like an easy to apply latex paint in a color like Grand banks beige. I semi-glossy coat in that color might not show every crack and crevice that develops over the years in the wood and might also be easier to touchup. I would have a lot less glare from the inner side of the bulwarks too. On the possible downside are things like durability and replacement efforts. I really dont know anything about these kinds of house paint except for a small area on the flying bridge console top I painted with a latex-based in GBB color. Can a latex be sanded at recoat time if it has cracks and other visible damage? Anybody had occasion to change to a darker color on this surface or any experiences with an easier-to-handle paint? Rich Gano CALYPSO (GB-42 #295) Southport, FL