This Sam Allen marine brush with a 50 mm head is the sort of simple gear you grab for small paint jobs on the boat. The width of 50 mm suits cutting around cleats, hinges and fittings where rollers over 100 mm make a mess. One brush per pack keeps the kit straightforward when you only need to cover a few square metres of hull or deck.

The bristle setup is solvent and acetone resistant so it copes with common marine paints thinned around 10–20%. A full width metal ferrule clamps the 50 mm bristle block tight so it will not splay out after a couple of coats. The plastic handle length of roughly 150–170 mm gives enough reach for gunwale edges without feeling clumsy. It is simple gear, built tough enough to tackle regular maintenance in Aussie sheds and marinas.

• Sam Allen marine brush for maintenance work

• Brush head width of 50 mm

• Suited to marine paints and coatings

• Bristle and ferrule are solvent resistant

• Rated for use with acetone cleaners

• Single unit pack, quantity 1

• Handy size for trims, rails and fittings

• Durable plastic handle with hanging hole

• Part number clearly marked as 201117

• Useful addition to any boat maintenance kit

Q: Can this 50 mm marine brush be used with acetone for clean up?

Yes, the brush is rated as acetone resistant. That means the bristle and ferrule materials are suited to contact with acetone during normal use. You can clean the brush in acetone within typical marine maintenance practice. Always follow the paint manufacturer’s cleaning instructions for best results.

Q: Is the 50 mm width suitable for cutting in around small fittings on a boat?

Yes, the 50 mm head is sized for detail work. It works well along gunwales, around cleats and on brackets where you need control. For very fine lines a smaller artist brush may still be useful. For wider panels consider adding a larger brush or roller to your kit.

Q: How many brushes do I get in one order of part number 201117?

You receive one brush per unit. The listing states a unit quantity of 1. This suits small jobs or when you only need an extra brush in the toolbox. If you are planning a full repaint you may want to order multiple units so you have spares on hand.

Q: Is this brush only for marine paints or can it be used in a general workshop?

The brush is intended for marine maintenance but it can also be used with compatible solvent based coatings in a general workshop. The 50 mm width makes it handy on small panels and brackets. Just keep it for similar paint types to get the most life from the bristles. Always store it clean and dry between jobs.