This was one ugly job that I really didn't want to get myself to. But it was inevitable, as after last season there was fair amount of growth - old antyfouling was 5 seasons old.
The worst part was wet sanding - 220 grit, slow, wet but well worth three evening under the boat. While the old colour was white, this time I went with dark navy and painted about an inch higher than the waterline. In theory, this should keep the waterline cleaner, visually.
Fresh paint was applied with roller, used up 3.2litres, so little short of one US gallon for two coats (three in the bow area). Our lake is 1/5 ice free, so I figure another two weeks in the Great White North and I should be able to launch.
The worst part was wet sanding - 220 grit, slow, wet but well worth three evening under the boat. While the old colour was white, this time I went with dark navy and painted about an inch higher than the waterline. In theory, this should keep the waterline cleaner, visually.
Fresh paint was applied with roller, used up 3.2litres, so little short of one US gallon for two coats (three in the bow area). Our lake is 1/5 ice free, so I figure another two weeks in the Great White North and I should be able to launch.