To paint bottom or not

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MLM

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Mar 1, 2009
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2 25 Trailered
Time to consider bottom paint and I read that some say leave it bare for freshwater. Can I just sand down the old paint and go back to good old fashion wax job. Also would stripping hurt the gel coat? as opposed to sanding? We will be trailering our 25'O'DAY and I keep reading that it not worth the time and expence, but I still would like a nice looking bottom, nothing looks worse than half an old paint job. MLM
 

Shell

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Sep 26, 2007
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Catalina 30 standard JC/NYC
If you bottom paint the boat you will pollute the lake.
Most bottom paint sold in the US is illegal in the EU.
 
Jun 7, 2004
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Schock 35 Seattle
There is special paint for fresh water--some of which does not have the copper content that is the source of pollution. Check out reprints on Practical Sailor.
 
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