Under what conditions would you apply bottom paint to a new 260? I hope to keep my boat in a slip in a freshwater lake for about 5 or 6 months each year, with the occasional haul to other freshwater sailing locations in the Northwest. I may try a little coastal cruising, as well, but that will be the exception, rather than the rule. Any thoughts are appreciated. Brian.
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dan vereker
bottom paint a good idea
brian, i also have a 260, and keep it in the water at least 6 months a year. i have bottom paint. i not only think it a good idea it's the only option if your going to keep your 260 wet for that amount of time. if you do it, black looks really good on the hunter. fair winds & happy sails dan
brian, i also have a 260, and keep it in the water at least 6 months a year. i have bottom paint. i not only think it a good idea it's the only option if your going to keep your 260 wet for that amount of time. if you do it, black looks really good on the hunter. fair winds & happy sails dan
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Ken Osborne
Bottom paint
I agree with Dan that you should paint the bottom if the boat will be wet for that amount of time. I would highly recommend VC 17 for a fresh water paint. I have used it for years on 235 and 265 Beneteaus. It is a very hard, slippery paint, that wears well. It does not go on thick, so you have very little paint build up and it is fast. Good luck.
I agree with Dan that you should paint the bottom if the boat will be wet for that amount of time. I would highly recommend VC 17 for a fresh water paint. I have used it for years on 235 and 265 Beneteaus. It is a very hard, slippery paint, that wears well. It does not go on thick, so you have very little paint build up and it is fast. Good luck.
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Mike Pajewski
VC-17 for clean lakes
I own a Hunter 26 (geriatric older sister to the 260) and have had her bottom painted for the entire 7 years I have owned her. We repaint the bottom every other year with VC-17. It is a teflon based paint that is very good for clean fresh water. I would recommend talking to owners of other boats at your marina to see what they are using. The downside to VC-17 is it must be completely stripped if you decide to switch paints as it is incompatible with any other paint. Mike Pajewski H-26 "Loon"
I own a Hunter 26 (geriatric older sister to the 260) and have had her bottom painted for the entire 7 years I have owned her. We repaint the bottom every other year with VC-17. It is a teflon based paint that is very good for clean fresh water. I would recommend talking to owners of other boats at your marina to see what they are using. The downside to VC-17 is it must be completely stripped if you decide to switch paints as it is incompatible with any other paint. Mike Pajewski H-26 "Loon"
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Ernie Rogers
VC-17m Downside
I have VC-17m on my h23, but learned after the fact that it looses it's effectiveness if out of the water for more than 30 days.
I have VC-17m on my h23, but learned after the fact that it looses it's effectiveness if out of the water for more than 30 days.
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Dave Royce
VC - Offshore
I had VC offshore when my boat was in fresh water. Did a really good job. When I needed to trailer the boat it was very hard, so putting it on the trailer caused no problem. I moved the boat to salt water and it was ineffective for me. It does require to be removed when painting with someting other than VC.
I had VC offshore when my boat was in fresh water. Did a really good job. When I needed to trailer the boat it was very hard, so putting it on the trailer caused no problem. I moved the boat to salt water and it was ineffective for me. It does require to be removed when painting with someting other than VC.
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If you chose to bottom paint be sure that it is
done in a fashion that does not void the Hunter bottom warrentee. ie. no sanding. You must remove ALL wax residue and should consider an epoxy coating first. Actually multipule epoxy coats. I paint my H26 every 2 years in fresh water and touchup as necessary every year. Ray S/V Speedy
done in a fashion that does not void the Hunter bottom warrentee. ie. no sanding. You must remove ALL wax residue and should consider an epoxy coating first. Actually multipule epoxy coats. I paint my H26 every 2 years in fresh water and touchup as necessary every year. Ray S/V Speedy
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Craig
Micron CSC + Interlux Epoxy
I had a barrier coat of epoxy put on, then Micron CSC paint. Make sure to select an ablative paint that can withstand several months at a time out of water. I anticipate having to add paint about every 3-4 years as this coat wears away.
I had a barrier coat of epoxy put on, then Micron CSC paint. Make sure to select an ablative paint that can withstand several months at a time out of water. I anticipate having to add paint about every 3-4 years as this coat wears away.
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