What type of bottom paint should I use?

[sry8631]

Could use some info on what I should be looking for in a bottom paint. 1981 fiberglass sea ray, used in fresh water of Lake Erie OH. Thought I would be alright this season, but I thought wrong. Alot of growth on bottom of boat. So any helpful tips on how to remove it would be of great help. Thanks for any tips.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: What type of bottom paint should I use?

Hello SR...

Why would you want to remove the AF paint ? Is it falling off ?

What type of BP ? I say VC17 ( though it only comes in 3 colors .. Gun grey, red and blue ).

You should be able to clean and coat with this ( 2 coats at first ).

YD.

 

[sry8631]

Re: What type of bottom paint should I use?

Hello. Didnt notice a reply to my post,sorry. Most of the old paint is flaking off, or is totally gone. So bottom and lower side are stained. Was wonder if i had to sand stains off or is there a cleaner I can use. Boat is white and brown, brown bottom paint. I noticed there is not much of a selection on brown AF paint.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: What type of bottom paint should I use?

You should be able to just scuff it, clean it and paint it.

Also...you can paint it any color you want ( though I dont think they sell orange ).

YD.

 

[sry8631]

Re: What type of bottom paint should I use?

Thanks for the info. Little upset about not being able to get it in orange. She would look sharp with orange belly. Or maybe not so much. Thanks

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: What type of bottom paint should I use?

Again.. for all those that might looksies on here..

VC-17 I think is the best on the market for pleasure cruising.

No build up and way EZ to prep and apply ( you can do it yourself better then trilx or bottomkt or etc with a foam roller ).

YD.