09/04/2007 11:12:26 PM
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RCPILOT
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Looking to paint the bottom of our Carl Craft in a couple of weeks
(aren't we all). What's the best paint for the fiberglass
hull and why do YOU think IT'S the Best?
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09/05/2007 07:27:41 PM
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
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Interlux Fiberglass Bottom Coat. It's cheap and does a good job of anti fouling. Yo can also recoat with out removing previous paint.
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Edited: 09/06/2007 at 09:31:34 PM by OLD HOUSEBOATER
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09/05/2007 07:37:14 PM
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RCPILOT
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Anybody? Certainly you veterans can offer some in site on this.
I trust your input. I'm very much a person who recognizes the
value in doing right the 1st time. Come on, info anybody? The
boat is still in the water, I don't know what condition the bottom
is in. It's been in for about 3 years. I'm good with fiberglass
repair, but never had to paint a bottom. I'm looking for
something that seals as well as other things.
Edited: 09/05/2007 at 07:44:10 PM by RCPILOT
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09/06/2007 07:22:10 AM
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stmbtwle
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If you're in fresh water I shouldn't think you'd need bottom paint; though a "barrier coat" is still a good idea.
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09/06/2007 09:11:03 AM
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TheJudge
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I beg to disagree as to whether you need bottom paint in freshwater. You have a great deal of vegetation that grows on hulls in freshwater and the more it grows, the more it drags your fuel efficiency down. An ablative(it wears off over time with friction) bottom paint will discourage this growth though not eliminate it and it will slough off over time as you move and take the growth with it. That is why you need to reapply bottom paint approximately every 5 years or sooner depending on your water conditions. You can actually rub your hand along a hull underwater and see the color come off on your hand. You should start with a clean hull in good repair(no blisters if possible) and apply a barrier coat to prevent future water penetration and then apply bottom paint. Then the next time you only have to pressure wash and apply another round of bottom paint. Remember, fiberglass is not waterproof, only water resistant like that watch you wear.
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Edited: 09/07/2007 at 08:36:25 AM by TheJudge
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09/06/2007 08:40:04 PM
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RCPILOT
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Judge, what brand barrier coat and bottom paint would you
recommend?
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09/07/2007 08:37:21 AM
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TheJudge
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Listen to OHB. Interlux.
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09/07/2007 05:48:41 PM
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RCPILOT
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"INTERLUX FIBERGLASS BOTTOM COAT" Thank you
gentlemen, I appreciate the tip.
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09/16/2007 12:52:26 AM
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enginetamer
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Another neat idea is to use two coats, with different colors on each coat. That way, you can tell when the top layer is just about worn away, when the other color starts showing thru.
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