Hull Paint Question

[bud weaver]

I am repainting the bottom of my 24' cuddy. It sits on the trailer most of the time but it will see sea and lake use. Which paint should I use? It had anti-fouling on it and I am sanding it smooth once again.<br />Thanx!

 

[Major Woods]

Re: Hull Paint Question

If you trailer it why paint the bottom. There should be no growth problems if boat is not docked for extended periods of time.<br />Hose off bottom of boat after use and you should have no problems.

 

[bud weaver]

Re: Hull Paint Question

Well, there's alot of dingy blue paint on the white hull bottom. Looks kind of tacky for one. It would take a helluva lot of sanding and buffing to get it off. I was really not wanting to do that. There is alot of bottom on a 24' cuddy!

 

[ratherbefishin]

Re: Hull Paint Question

make the job a whole lot easier by using a chemical stripper- try one of the new generation ones- non toxic, won't burn your hands, no fumes, water based.Check out www.napierenvironmental.com These strippers were formulated for use on aluminum and fiberglass- they use them on aircraft, and won't damage gel coat either

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Hull Paint Question

if you still want to paint, use an ablative bottom paint. also refered to as a self-polishing paint. it slowly wears off and keeps from building up and chipping off. you'll pay quite a bit more, approx $150/gal depending on brand, but won't have to sand. just wash well after you haul it, and apply a new coat when needed (based on your use). i just used interlux micron csc.

 

[bud weaver]

Re: Hull Paint Question

Is there a good paint stripper available in the states that does not require an airless for best results?

 

[ratherbefishin]

Re: Hull Paint Question

Napier's strippers are best applied with an airless gun, but if you give them a call they are developing a brusheable grade- not sure if it's on the market yet,but ask.I can tell you,once you have used them, you won't go back to the traditional chemical strippers- nasty stuff.With the Napier stripper, you simply spray[ or brush] it on, let it sit overnight and hose, or powerwash it off.But- go to their website www.napierenvironmental.com get the phone number, and call them