VC17
Ralph - VC17 is great for its intended use, but is not compatible with other paints. This means that you will need to get it off entirely if you want to paint it with another paint. If you question the application, you should probably get it all off anyway and start over to protect your boat from borers. My favorite way of cleaing bottoms is with one of the stripping systems that use sheets of plastic. Much less environmental impact and way less work, both good things in my book. There is a test of such products in th current practical sailor. Peel Away won the comparo. After you get the paint off, I would look at the bottom to see if it has been barrier coated. If not, I would do it. Hopefully this is the last time you will see the bare bottom of you boat. Might as well do it right. Then fair it, sand it, and roll on new paint. I would use a good ablative from pettit or interlux. Much less work in the future. Luck - Justin - O'day Owners' Web
