VC performance data question

[CapnGL]

So im going to apply this barrier coating to my boat. I have it sanded and when the weather warms a little more i will finish cleaning prep and apply. I noticed a potential problem. The data sheet says max immersion is 60 days. My boat will be in my seasonal slip for approx 150 days......would taking it out for a day then relaunch work or am i being overly cautious. Its an epoxy....water shouldnt penetrate modern epoxy should it? Its in a fairly cold fresh water lake. Lake pond o reille here in northern idaho.
thanks
Greg

 

[Tally Ho]

So im going to apply this barrier coating to my boat. I have it sanded and when the weather warms a little more i will finish cleaning prep and apply. I noticed a potential problem. The data sheet says max immersion is 60 days. My boat will be in my seasonal slip for approx 150 days......would taking it out for a day then relaunch work or am i being overly cautious. Its an epoxy....water shouldnt penetrate modern epoxy should it? Its in a fairly cold fresh water lake. Lake pond o reille here in northern idaho.
thanks
Greg

Do you mean VC17 bottom paint?

I use it and my boat sits in the water 4-5 months a year...



Greg

 

[CapnGL]

Do you mean VC17 bottom paint?

I use it and my boat sits in the water 4-5 months a year...

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Greg

This is it......west marine said that if its in the water longer that i would need a diver to keep it clean......sooo with your reply and theirs im feeling good about it.
thanks for the reply! Every little bit of info helps.
Greg

 

[THECUSCUS]

The 60 days might mean that it has to be in the water no longer than 60 days after applying it, or it needs to be sanded.

 

[Tally Ho]

That is not what I use...so don’t use my recommendation.

Greg

 

[CapnGL]

no worries..