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Boating => Boating General Discussions => Topic started by: lost sailor on February 21, 2010, 04:12:16 PM
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Well I got my first fiberglass boat. Nice 23 foot center console. She is sitting on a trailer and I want to find out the ins and outs of bottom paint. Does anybody have any links/suggestions? I know that there are lots of options out there and I know zero-----just want to familiarize myself as a slip is in my near future-----finally!
Any opinions on best brands, types, colors, etc are appreciated. Is this a do it yourself type of project? I have compressors etc. if prep work call for that type of tools nts.
Thanks---
Lost sailor
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Capt Matt from Task Marine sells some good paint. I'm sure Jawz and Him will be in here with some good information. t^
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http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=3740.0 (http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=3740.0)
http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=10372.0 (http://njsaltwaterfisherman.com/forums/index.php?topic=10372.0)
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no offense,but,don't follow any of the advice in either of those 2 threads-terrible...
That was before we had you t^
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While I agree on the above method, I rarely get a boat owner that has the coin to do it this way in one shot. On New boat hulls with no previous bottom paint, a de-wax is a must as mentioned. We used Interlux 202 Solvent. I've also seen denatured alcohol used. Lots of clean rags, always changing them out so your not re-contaminating the surface.
Adhering to Manufacturers guidelines prevented us from sanding the hulls where I worked.
We used a product called Skip-Sand or No Sand Primer from Petit or Interlux. It is super thin and can be messy to apply. The Directions must be followed to the T. Period. Temperature and dry time are critical. If you cheat, the bottom paint will not adhere properly and you'll have major headaches. Seen it happen. We used Interlux A.C.T. Ablative bottom paint.
If you can afford to barrier coat the bottom first, do it. I have never done any of my boats. Same with the bottom paint. Multiple coats of a multi-season paint means you don't have to do it every season. I alter my colors every season so I know whats wearing away.
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This seems a little more involved than I want to try myself. What is a ballpark estimate on what I can expect to spend on having this done "the right way"?
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lost sailor, give me a call. I am a sponsor on here. Thanks. Matt. Cell-908-217-2345
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whs