After a long struggle I am almost ready to get my H260 in the water. All I lack is bottom paint. What do you old pros recommend as to how to get the paint on where she sets on the trailer? It is a standard trailer. I have some jacks and so forth which I think in can lift up a side at a time to get to the paint. But what about some stress points? Where should I put the jacks and what kind of backing? Thanks for any advice/comments. Tip in Corpus
bottom pain while on trailer
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Trailer sailing or wet slip?
Tip, If you plan on keeping your boat on the trailer and launching it when you sail, I wouldn't waste the time putting on bottom paint. ON the other hand if you plan on keeping it in the water that's a different story. Ther ehave been some posts about shifting it on the trailer but I also remember some posts that don't reccomend doing that with a boat that big.
Tip, If you plan on keeping your boat on the trailer and launching it when you sail, I wouldn't waste the time putting on bottom paint. ON the other hand if you plan on keeping it in the water that's a different story. Ther ehave been some posts about shifting it on the trailer but I also remember some posts that don't reccomend doing that with a boat that big.
do it while on the slings
when you are ready to drop the boat in the water, prepare some paint and when the boat is on the slings, just quickly paint it and off you go. Getting it wet in a few minutes will not harm the bottom paint.
when you are ready to drop the boat in the water, prepare some paint and when the boat is on the slings, just quickly paint it and off you go. Getting it wet in a few minutes will not harm the bottom paint.
Painting while on trailer
Tip, Saltwater sailors have a greater problem with crud than us fresh water boaters, but the recommendation that you put it off as long as possible makes sense to me. The boat is warranted for 5 yrs against blisters. You'll have to prep the bottom carefully and be able to prove you did it correctly. Talk to Hunter first. Pulling the H260 is easy and a quick power wash once a month takes care of any buildup. I spent $150 on a lightweight 2000psi washer and give the boat a good going over at the same time I wash the bottom. Keeps the boat looking fresh. In between power washing I've found the easiest thing is to just beach the boat, and do a quick walk around with a brush. Makes for a nice afternoon at the beach. Wife watches and feeds me beer... Using this procedure, at the end of the season you'll have a slight waterline stain; an oxalic acid wash takes care of this easily. I think this is one of those things you can slow roll...If you find you are having a hard time staying ahead of the crud, then I'd reconsider. BTW; you'll find lots of discussion on this subject in the archives, but the H260 does not rest on it's keel on the trailer, so adjusting the bunks to get at the bottom is going to be difficult/dangerous. A sling or proper cradle is the way to go. I’d love to get at the boat easier while on the trailer so if you figure out a way, share with us.
Tip, Saltwater sailors have a greater problem with crud than us fresh water boaters, but the recommendation that you put it off as long as possible makes sense to me. The boat is warranted for 5 yrs against blisters. You'll have to prep the bottom carefully and be able to prove you did it correctly. Talk to Hunter first. Pulling the H260 is easy and a quick power wash once a month takes care of any buildup. I spent $150 on a lightweight 2000psi washer and give the boat a good going over at the same time I wash the bottom. Keeps the boat looking fresh. In between power washing I've found the easiest thing is to just beach the boat, and do a quick walk around with a brush. Makes for a nice afternoon at the beach. Wife watches and feeds me beer... Using this procedure, at the end of the season you'll have a slight waterline stain; an oxalic acid wash takes care of this easily. I think this is one of those things you can slow roll...If you find you are having a hard time staying ahead of the crud, then I'd reconsider. BTW; you'll find lots of discussion on this subject in the archives, but the H260 does not rest on it's keel on the trailer, so adjusting the bunks to get at the bottom is going to be difficult/dangerous. A sling or proper cradle is the way to go. I’d love to get at the boat easier while on the trailer so if you figure out a way, share with us.
Use Stands
Thought about this a lot when I had my 240. Why not invest in a couple of stands. Jack up one side of the trailer, put the stands under that side to support the boat, let down the trailer, paint, wait till dry, then jack up again to retreive the stands. Move the stands to the other side and start all over. Should work pretty good!
Thought about this a lot when I had my 240. Why not invest in a couple of stands. Jack up one side of the trailer, put the stands under that side to support the boat, let down the trailer, paint, wait till dry, then jack up again to retreive the stands. Move the stands to the other side and start all over. Should work pretty good!
Barrier coat
Speaking from PERSONAL experience – forget the 5 year warrantee and apply a barrier coat like Interlux 2000 before bottom painting. It could save you a lot of work (and expense) later. The boat will need to be on stands.
Speaking from PERSONAL experience – forget the 5 year warrantee and apply a barrier coat like Interlux 2000 before bottom painting. It could save you a lot of work (and expense) later. The boat will need to be on stands.
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