I received an estimate of $2900, labor and materials, to have a barrier coat (interlux) put on my 1996 29.5. I know it will vary by location but does that sound reasonable? Again thanks for all the wonderful help provided by the great people on HOW! Jane
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Probably a lot of the cost is in preparation - removal of the existing paint to get down to bare gel coat. My boat is an '88 which was the tail end of the blister craze and around 1990 or so I thought Hunter came out with a hull warranty for blisters. Is this still true for the later '90's boats? My gut feel is that barrier coats might not be needed, in which case one could be spending money for very little likelyhood of having a problem. Besides checking about the warranty issue, I'd recommend talking to some other Hunter owners with boats around your vintage, in your area, and see if anyone has had a problem. Belonging to a Hunter club is a good place to share information. Comment: Treat the rudder separate from the rest of the boat. It's possible create "blisters" on the rudder due to it's shape and proximity to sunlight when in the yard but this is chemical related and different from the hull osmossis process.
Probably a lot of the cost is in preparation - removal of the existing paint to get down to bare gel coat. My boat is an '88 which was the tail end of the blister craze and around 1990 or so I thought Hunter came out with a hull warranty for blisters. Is this still true for the later '90's boats? My gut feel is that barrier coats might not be needed, in which case one could be spending money for very little likelyhood of having a problem. Besides checking about the warranty issue, I'd recommend talking to some other Hunter owners with boats around your vintage, in your area, and see if anyone has had a problem. Belonging to a Hunter club is a good place to share information. Comment: Treat the rudder separate from the rest of the boat. It's possible create "blisters" on the rudder due to it's shape and proximity to sunlight when in the yard but this is chemical related and different from the hull osmossis process.
John....
I have a 1996 which is under the 5 year blister warrenty. And so far no problems with blisters. The reason this all came about is that I have a problem with the bottom paint flaking off because the bottom hadn't been preped correctly from the dealer when it was new and now the bottom needs to have more etching done. So I thought I might as well go all the way. I was thinking now would be the time for a barrier coat since the boat is still relatively new and has added insurance since I plan to keep the boat for a long time. That estimate includes all the materials but does not include the $850 to soda blast the bottom to remove the current paint.
I have a 1996 which is under the 5 year blister warrenty. And so far no problems with blisters. The reason this all came about is that I have a problem with the bottom paint flaking off because the bottom hadn't been preped correctly from the dealer when it was new and now the bottom needs to have more etching done. So I thought I might as well go all the way. I was thinking now would be the time for a barrier coat since the boat is still relatively new and has added insurance since I plan to keep the boat for a long time. That estimate includes all the materials but does not include the $850 to soda blast the bottom to remove the current paint.
Barrier Coat $$$
I had an estimate in SoCal similar for my V32,off season. Much was prep. Still, I once did the same thing on my Dad's Lancer 29. One weekend to off the paint (about 8hrs. real time) and one to barrier coat and paint (beginning on Friday night--about another 8 hours). So, Figure a gross up to 20 hrs. X $60 per hour plus materials, Has. disposal and yard profit, and you can get there pretty quick. Still, it is mostly labor and something well within the capability of most of us. Tough work though. Also, Hunter said that a barrier might be considered out past five years. Rick D.
I had an estimate in SoCal similar for my V32,off season. Much was prep. Still, I once did the same thing on my Dad's Lancer 29. One weekend to off the paint (about 8hrs. real time) and one to barrier coat and paint (beginning on Friday night--about another 8 hours). So, Figure a gross up to 20 hrs. X $60 per hour plus materials, Has. disposal and yard profit, and you can get there pretty quick. Still, it is mostly labor and something well within the capability of most of us. Tough work though. Also, Hunter said that a barrier might be considered out past five years. Rick D.
14 coats of paint!!!
We had a complete bottom restoration of our 1983 H-34 this summer, repaired about 50 small blisters and let the hull dry for month. Then we put 9 coats of Interlux barrier coat (to get the recommended thickness, then four coats of Interlux Ultra Kote. We bought the paint through Boat U.S. with a discount and saved quite a bit but the total cost came to about $2,100. So far so good, it seems to have stopped the rust on the iron keel and will protect our hull for the life of the boat. Good Luck! Charles & Lynn Duhon "Artistry"
We had a complete bottom restoration of our 1983 H-34 this summer, repaired about 50 small blisters and let the hull dry for month. Then we put 9 coats of Interlux barrier coat (to get the recommended thickness, then four coats of Interlux Ultra Kote. We bought the paint through Boat U.S. with a discount and saved quite a bit but the total cost came to about $2,100. So far so good, it seems to have stopped the rust on the iron keel and will protect our hull for the life of the boat. Good Luck! Charles & Lynn Duhon "Artistry"
My only cost was paint and lots of time.
The prep time was enormous on my twenty-one year old 37-footer. Used paint scraper(with rounded corners) to get much of paint off. Finished with light grit in orbital sander. Did not like idea of chemicals and have heard of problems with sand or bead blasting. But only real expense was eight gallons of Interlux 2000E, about $60. a gallon last year. Then two coats of Trinidad SR. Boat just came out on Wednesday and bottom looked like new.
The prep time was enormous on my twenty-one year old 37-footer. Used paint scraper(with rounded corners) to get much of paint off. Finished with light grit in orbital sander. Did not like idea of chemicals and have heard of problems with sand or bead blasting. But only real expense was eight gallons of Interlux 2000E, about $60. a gallon last year. Then two coats of Trinidad SR. Boat just came out on Wednesday and bottom looked like new.
Barrier coat
Some feel that a barrier coat may not be a good idea. Check out this web sitehttp://www.osmosisinfo.com
Some feel that a barrier coat may not be a good idea. Check out this web sitehttp://www.osmosisinfo.com
Cost of painting.
I was quoted $1200 to bottom paint my 23 Hunter. That is to take it down to the gelcoat, reprime, base coat and then antifoul. The paint (a quart each) cost approx $200. I am sanding down to the gel coat now. I just wanted to let you know that they might very well be earning their money. There is a lot of surface to work and the dust is terrible. I wear safety protective dust masks and goggles. The fumes are such that you need a respirator when applying paints. Paints are two part systems so you have to mix only what you can apply in 20 minutes. And the biggest problem I have is getting to places blocked with the "Bunkers". My boat is on the trailer. So all in all you are paying for their skills and equipment. I would ask them for references though. Talk to someone who has had them do their boats. Two or three at least. I know when I do the job myself that I have to like it. Can't blame anyone else. Good Luck. SEARAY0301@AOL.com
I was quoted $1200 to bottom paint my 23 Hunter. That is to take it down to the gelcoat, reprime, base coat and then antifoul. The paint (a quart each) cost approx $200. I am sanding down to the gel coat now. I just wanted to let you know that they might very well be earning their money. There is a lot of surface to work and the dust is terrible. I wear safety protective dust masks and goggles. The fumes are such that you need a respirator when applying paints. Paints are two part systems so you have to mix only what you can apply in 20 minutes. And the biggest problem I have is getting to places blocked with the "Bunkers". My boat is on the trailer. So all in all you are paying for their skills and equipment. I would ask them for references though. Talk to someone who has had them do their boats. Two or three at least. I know when I do the job myself that I have to like it. Can't blame anyone else. Good Luck. SEARAY0301@AOL.com
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