Hi,
My '99 Wellcraft Excalibur has numerous dings and gouges along the hull from a previous owner having it fork lift stored + a bad roller trailer and general neglect. I've repaired much of it but I also have slight blisters too so I'm at a crossroad where I want to coat the hull to prevent water absorption, protect it, and make it look new again. We boat in Fresh water and the boat is left in for 6 months of the year (although pulled and washed a few times inbetween).
I have 1/2 a gallon on Pettit Ultima Eco White from 4 years ago when I painted over the black bottom paint on a old boat. It was easy to use and although I don't need an ablative, it prevented the lake slime. Cons are I'm questioning if it will provide the gelcoat protection I'm seeking to prevent water absorption?
The other product I saw on the market that looks like the better product for the job is Interlux VC performance Epoxy. It appears this will provide more of a coating to protect the hull from absorption, more like another gelcoat layer if I have it right? Cons are the review say it's a messy job (is it any different?) Also- is this OK to leave in a Lake for 6 months a year?
Please let me know if their is another product I should be considering or if I should also be looking at a primer.
Thanks,
-Chris
My '99 Wellcraft Excalibur has numerous dings and gouges along the hull from a previous owner having it fork lift stored + a bad roller trailer and general neglect. I've repaired much of it but I also have slight blisters too so I'm at a crossroad where I want to coat the hull to prevent water absorption, protect it, and make it look new again. We boat in Fresh water and the boat is left in for 6 months of the year (although pulled and washed a few times inbetween).
I have 1/2 a gallon on Pettit Ultima Eco White from 4 years ago when I painted over the black bottom paint on a old boat. It was easy to use and although I don't need an ablative, it prevented the lake slime. Cons are I'm questioning if it will provide the gelcoat protection I'm seeking to prevent water absorption?
The other product I saw on the market that looks like the better product for the job is Interlux VC performance Epoxy. It appears this will provide more of a coating to protect the hull from absorption, more like another gelcoat layer if I have it right? Cons are the review say it's a messy job (is it any different?) Also- is this OK to leave in a Lake for 6 months a year?
Please let me know if their is another product I should be considering or if I should also be looking at a primer.
Thanks,
-Chris