Barnacle Removal?

[Bruce]

I'm in the process of purchasing a 98 H260. We pulled the boat for the survey, and found some barnacles on the hull. The paint is Micron CSC, applied by the dealer in 1998.  What is the best way to remove the barnacles prior to repainting the hull?  Thanks for the suggestions. Bruce  S/V (still deciding on the new name!)

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Oh fun

Bruce;I know the boat which was sold by another dealer who no longer represents Hunter. It sounds that the paint is coming off due to failure of proper removal of the mold wax that is still on the hull. You will need to remove all the paint and start oover. As for the barnacles, if they are dry, you are going to sand them off. IF you want to know more, you have my phone number but you have a mess on your hands. IF you do the paint yourself, remember the chemicals used are highly toxic and one contains nasty stuff that can produce cancer in labatory rats. To often people try to paint themselves and without a lift, that is only one problem. The next of course is not taking proper caution.Crazy Dave Condon

 

[Bruce]

Paint Status

Dave,  The paint appears to be sticking on the hull & rudder just fine, it looks like the barnacles are attaching to the surface of the paint. The surveyor (Rob Eberle - a really top notch act) seemed to think (verbal report, the written one is pending) that a new coat was needed, but he didn't say anything about improper application.  Now I'm really confused! Further advice Dave??  Thanks. Bruce

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

phone call

Bruce;Out of respect for the forum, I willnot give out the phone number but you know where I am located. Call info and get my number and call me. There is alot of discussion which I need to point you in the right direction

 

[Steve Adore]

Two years is about right

You say the boat was bottom painted in 1998. Alot of people don't get two years on abative paint like CSC, and often only one year if the bottom was cleaned monthly. Micron CSC wears off and disappears over time, and some spots may have been applied thinner to begin with. It's 2001, and "painted in 1998" sounds like a advertisement for Interlux for pete's sake. When you repaint with the minimum three coats, paint the first coat in a different color than the other two. When the "signal" or last coat begins to appear you will know exactly how much coating remains. As far as removing the barnacles, a good pressure washer will blow them off, leaving just the "foot" of the critter behind. If the yard has a really good pressure washer, even those are gone too. A different story if the bottom is crusted over completely, then a hoe-like scraper is used, then it can be pressure washed. You describe a few scattered ones or areas of them, however.