Bottom paint

fstbttms · Mar 13, 2017

1mcarlson said:
Hopefully it will last few months until I get the boat back down to my home port.

What do you mean, "hopefully it will last"? Since it has no anti fouling capabilities, what do you expect it to do?

1mcarlson · Mar 13, 2017

Hope it prevents any water intrusion or gel coat blistering. I know there will be stuff that will grow or slime on. But hopefully the bottom gel coat is in good enough condition to withstand 1-2 months in freshwater

fstbttms · Mar 13, 2017

1mcarlson said:
Hope it prevents any water intrusion or gel coat blistering.

FYI- anti fouling paint does neither of those things. Your best hope is that whatever crap is on there now falls off before you haul the boat again.

1mcarlson · Mar 13, 2017

That is EXACTLY MY HOPE....save a lot of sanding and dust

Afrakes · Mar 13, 2017

Nix on using a propane salamander. They generate a tremendous amount of moisture which will easily condense on cold boat surfaces.

Crazy Dave Condon · Mar 13, 2017

RWSlater,
Years ago and not sure which governmental agency, a component for anti fouling was ordered removed which helped anti fouling paints to dry quicker than now to include in colder climate conditions up to a certain point. This included Petit paints as I used mostly Trinidad and in colder climates while on the sling and/or on stands would take a long time to dry. The problem is where the straps and stands the boat would sit in on newly painted surfaces would be affected, not in the water. I did have to leave the boats sitting much longer to dry hard which is one reason why the tempature requirements. I decided to use plastic though on the straps going over the new paint as well as on the stands which did help. I would adhere to the temp and before moving the boat, pick the new paint with your finger nail to see if it is still too soft to move. I was a full fledged dealer now retired.