should I bottom paint the hull?
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Topic: should I bottom paint the hull?
Posted By: Alcarlaw
Subject: should I bottom paint the hull?
Date Posted: April-17-2013 at 9:48am
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I have the opportunity to keep my boat on a swing mooring this summer. I've always kept the boat out the water so would have to get a new cover suitable for keeping the boat on the water. Also looking into whether or not I should have the underside of the hull painted to avoid gel blistering (fresh water) Curious to know the collective view on bottom paint. Yes or No. I know painting would potentially hit the value of the boat, but gel blistering isn't going to add any value either..... |
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Posted By: baitkiller
Date Posted: April-17-2013 at 10:33am
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Fouling paint will do zero, nothing, to prevent blistering. An epoxy barrier coat is the only thing to prevent osmotic blisters. Interlux System 2000 interprotect is a good choice. No, No, No Do not paint the boat. Pull it once a month and clean the pond scum off. ------------- Jesus was a bare-footer............. |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-17-2013 at 11:47am
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No bottom paint or anti fouling on mine. She sits in the water at the marina all season. I just pull her out every two - three weeks to clean the hull... ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: dochockey
Date Posted: April-17-2013 at 12:44pm
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No on paint. ------------- 1989 Teal Ski Nautique 1967 Mustang Harris Float Sunfish |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-17-2013 at 9:05pm
I totally agree with no bottom paint. I also agree with John that it will not prevent blistering and an epoxy barrier coat is needed for that. If someone told you bottom paint would prevent it, maybe you have a different product on that side of the pond!!   ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |