Hello everyone,
Im new to this forum and a new Catalina 27 owner as well.
The condition of the boat was pretty good especialy for the price, which included an outboard. A precondition of the purchase
was the hull so I had it hualed and pressure washed. The marina specifically was looking for blisters. There were none.
There was something else which worried me until I researched ther problem and now I am looking for solutions.
the boat was in the water for 3+ years without being hauled or repainted. There were a few barnacles, not very big either and everyone was surprised. The bottom paint is not ablative and is black. There is a coat of silver underneath, which now I believe to be a primer, manufacturer unknown. The silver is peeling and flacking. I suspect the previous owner or who he purchased it from didnt follow the manufaturers instructions and clean the hull.
The marina wants to provide an estimate, which im not going to consider, but im going to be polite.
I'd like your experience and what I should do and what i can do.
thanks
Im new to this forum and a new Catalina 27 owner as well.
The condition of the boat was pretty good especialy for the price, which included an outboard. A precondition of the purchase
was the hull so I had it hualed and pressure washed. The marina specifically was looking for blisters. There were none.
There was something else which worried me until I researched ther problem and now I am looking for solutions.
the boat was in the water for 3+ years without being hauled or repainted. There were a few barnacles, not very big either and everyone was surprised. The bottom paint is not ablative and is black. There is a coat of silver underneath, which now I believe to be a primer, manufacturer unknown. The silver is peeling and flacking. I suspect the previous owner or who he purchased it from didnt follow the manufaturers instructions and clean the hull.
The marina wants to provide an estimate, which im not going to consider, but im going to be polite.
I'd like your experience and what I should do and what i can do.
thanks