Question on using brands of ablative bottom paint

[jybiom]

I have just recently purchased a 1977 Cat 30. I would like to know if anybody has had experience using WM CPPAblative bottom paint. I was originally going to use Interlux Fiberglass Bottom paint which is also ablative. The bottom is in great shape and the PO used a barrier paint and then ablative. So,the bottom doesnt need much prep. I would like to use the less expensive West CPP brand but would appreciate any advice you folks could give a newbie. Thanks. John

 

[Alan]

Excellent Ablative

I've been using Aquagard. It's a water based ablative which means its much better for the enviornment and you. Previously I had been using Micron CSC, but this stuff is a far better bottom paint that costs way less and is safer to use. After rubbing out it is as smooth as VC Offshore.

 

[Whistler]

Bottom Paint

I used the CCP paint last season and was pleasantly surprised at the result.

 

[Mick]

CPP by West Marine

I've had good results with the West Marine product. I tried the very expensive Petit Ultima SR, the last time, and went back to West Marines ablative.

 

[Don]

CPP

I switched from Interlux to West Marine CPP last year after WM offered a buy 1 gal. get 1 gal. free. (Don't expect this offer this year.) The CPP went on very easy. At the end of season, the hull was clean. Make sure to apply 3 coats as per directions as it will wear thin if you go out alot.I belief that WM CPP is made by Petit for West Marine. The fish don't care what the bottom looks like. So, save your money.

 

[Ed]

CPP paint

Isn't Cpp only good for one season if you haul out for winter storage? Micron by Interlux is more expensive, but it is still effective after a long period in a cradle. I think the extra cost is worth not having to paint every year. I think Micron is effective as long as it is still on the bottom. I use it in Lake Erie and Florida with good results.

 

[jybiom]

Thank you all

Wow! Thanks for the advice and infor. I will consider your replys and hope to have a good summer sailing

 

[Bill O'Donovan]

Best part

...is that PO did the barrier coat. It's a big, bad job that you won't have to replicate. Attaboy.

 

[Steve O.]

WM CPP

I used WM CPP and have been satsified with it.

 

[r.w.landau]

CPP not a multi year product.

When looking for my own bottom paint today.I checked out the cpp. I think it is an ablative for boats in the water 12 months a year.The directions say: 14 max before launch and if you pull for more than 3 days the paint become far less affective.I would look at their PCA multiyear ablative that is being made by Pettit. My guess it is similar to the Pettit Horizons. r.w.landau

 

[Bob]

Multi-Year

Last spring I painted with PCA and had good results, but my boat is in fresh water. My thinking is that I'm not always able to clean the bottom before a race day, and the ablative action will keep the bottom somewhat clean, though not super smooth. It worked well for me and was in real good shape when I pulled the boat in January. In fact, except for some negligable waterline scum, the bottom looks like it was pressure washed. I plan to launch this week and will see how the PCA does this season after being dry for two months.