My husband and I are acquiring a 23.5 from a family member. It needs a bottom job and we were wondering if there was any science behind choosing a color. The original paint put on after taking delivery was black. Do certain colors attract or detract "gunk"? Originally the boat was kept in saltwater, but now it'll be in fresh water. What do you know? Thanks
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Bottom Paint Colors
Dark colors absorb more light, and thus will have less "foliage" growth. I painted a white waterline stripe dark red, and noticed a big difference. But, dark colors will show more minor flaws, blemishes or marks in either the underlying hull or paint. I don't think the color itself matters much, although some plant expert might differ. Ron "Finesse"
Dark colors absorb more light, and thus will have less "foliage" growth. I painted a white waterline stripe dark red, and noticed a big difference. But, dark colors will show more minor flaws, blemishes or marks in either the underlying hull or paint. I don't think the color itself matters much, although some plant expert might differ. Ron "Finesse"
Black this year...
I have read the same, that black is best in retarding algae growth. I'm in Lake Erie and will change from red to black this Spring. Black is predominant in our marina. When they hauled her last November there was just that green slime that washed right off. But with less of that she'll be faster?
I have read the same, that black is best in retarding algae growth. I'm in Lake Erie and will change from red to black this Spring. Black is predominant in our marina. When they hauled her last November there was just that green slime that washed right off. But with less of that she'll be faster?
Side by Side Comparison
Just had bottom job in Sept 99 and yard folx told me black is better for all sorts of good reasons. (Some listed in Photo Forum, "Hunter 31 Haulout, Move, Bottom Job".) After only 5 months in warm water (56-65 degrees), I have a very little bit of "scum" right at the bow, the rest is totally clean. At another marina, I found two boats with relatively same date bottom jobs, one blue paint, one black. The black has far less growth than the blue, but there's always the issue of usage; he who sails often grows less bottom; but that sounds more like a diet. Wait! A sailing yacht gathers no moss; yeah, yeah, that's it, that's the ticket! I can't comment on red paint (originally on my boat) except that giant squid are drawn to it. (If you're into old salt's tales.)
Just had bottom job in Sept 99 and yard folx told me black is better for all sorts of good reasons. (Some listed in Photo Forum, "Hunter 31 Haulout, Move, Bottom Job".) After only 5 months in warm water (56-65 degrees), I have a very little bit of "scum" right at the bow, the rest is totally clean. At another marina, I found two boats with relatively same date bottom jobs, one blue paint, one black. The black has far less growth than the blue, but there's always the issue of usage; he who sails often grows less bottom; but that sounds more like a diet. Wait! A sailing yacht gathers no moss; yeah, yeah, that's it, that's the ticket! I can't comment on red paint (originally on my boat) except that giant squid are drawn to it. (If you're into old salt's tales.)
C'mon Jay...
Sailed all summer with a red bottom(on the boat), never saw a squid. Are there squid in Lake Erie?
Sailed all summer with a red bottom(on the boat), never saw a squid. Are there squid in Lake Erie?
I'm told...
...that red paints have a a higher percentage of copper, making them more effective against barnacles. I'm also told that giant squid are quite tasty. I think you're supposed to saute them in garlic butter.
...that red paints have a a higher percentage of copper, making them more effective against barnacles. I'm also told that giant squid are quite tasty. I think you're supposed to saute them in garlic butter.
HOW is it that...
...with all of today's technology, we still can't find a live giant squid? We know they exsit as the "retired" ones wash up on an occassional beach. Seems we could find one somewhere; too bad sonar doesn't bounce off invertebrates. If we did find one, all we'd have to do is just ask them about their favorite bottom paint, no?
...with all of today's technology, we still can't find a live giant squid? We know they exsit as the "retired" ones wash up on an occassional beach. Seems we could find one somewhere; too bad sonar doesn't bounce off invertebrates. If we did find one, all we'd have to do is just ask them about their favorite bottom paint, no?
squids and mermaids
Thanks for the info. This brings up a really good question. Since we really want to avoid those giant squid known to roam the Delaware River near Philadelphia. What color do we need to paint the bottom to attract mermaids?
Thanks for the info. This brings up a really good question. Since we really want to avoid those giant squid known to roam the Delaware River near Philadelphia. What color do we need to paint the bottom to attract mermaids?
To attract Mermaids...
...simply paint the bottom of your boat green. Actual prints of $100 bills are optional, as it is difficult to read, but the green should do the trick.
...simply paint the bottom of your boat green. Actual prints of $100 bills are optional, as it is difficult to read, but the green should do the trick.
Giant Squids use garlic butter for bottom paint?
As I do for new bottom paint this spring, is it proven that black is cleanest color? It would fit well with a contemplated hull color change. How does black bottom, 2inch red strip at water line, dark gray hull and blue strip at the toe rail sound? I've about had it with white on white.
As I do for new bottom paint this spring, is it proven that black is cleanest color? It would fit well with a contemplated hull color change. How does black bottom, 2inch red strip at water line, dark gray hull and blue strip at the toe rail sound? I've about had it with white on white.
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