Antifouling removal

[tweeder]

I’m getting ready to purchase my first boat this Sunday, a 19‘ 1990 byline trophy. I am a little worried because the boat has not seen the water for four years. One of the problems that I am going to have is that it has an old antifouling on that I’ll need to remove. I have looked into a lot of environmentally safe chemical strippers, but haven’t found anyone that carries them. I have an orbital sander and have thought about using that, but I’m just not sure if I would screw the hull up. If anyone could give some tips or pointers I would appreciate it. <br /><br />tweeder

 

[imported_Curmudgeon]

Re: Antifouling removal

See John at West Marine, North Myrtle ...

 

[jmccall001]

Re: Antifouling removal

Boater's World carries Peel Away in gallon containers. From my experience, they are a little less costly than West Marine

 

[KaGee]

Re: Antifouling removal

Why remove it?? If it's bonded good leave it there.<br /><br />Powerwash it, and paint another coat on. <br />You are going to have to re-paint it anyway!<br /><br />Another thing they do around here it to blast it using ground up corn cob. Usually only do that in extreme circumstances.... like to repair the gelcoat.

 

[malagaoth]

Re: Antifouling removal

dry sanding is a BAD idea! antifoul is poisonous -that is why it works!!<br />i would agree, if its on well enough to need chemically removed just paint over it