Re: bottom paint

From: jckniese@francomm.com
Date: Thu Mar 30 2000 - 12:41:33 PST


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Keith Lingwall wrote:
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> I purchased a"19" a year ago, and sailed her 'off the trailer' last
> summer. This year I have rented a slip at a local marina (freshwater
> lake)(it's IOWA!). My brother-in-law believes I should put anti-fouling
> paint on the bottom before I put it in the slip. I have a deep blue
> hull, and really want to paint only the portion which is underwater,
> hence the question. How do I determine the waterline on the hull?
> Also, any advise about type of paint, hull preparation for the paint,
> etc. would be most appreciated. I've never done anything like this
> before.
Hi Keith,
Would not recommend anti-fouling paint for a boat in fresh water.
Get a long handle brush and clean the bottom off once a month and clean
it off before you take it out of the water. Some marina's have a high
pressure spray and clean the bottoms off as the boats are hauled out at
the end of the season. The crud comes right off and the boat bottoms
are as good as new. The bottom paint costs about $80.00 to $100.00 a
gallon and has to be put on each year....adds weight to the boat.
Bob
P19#1148
Dovie
Duanesburg, NY



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