Bottom paint/ stripping question...

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Originally posted by MikeeH

The advice of the yard is good but, per Kenny's post, the numbers seem steep. Its a labor intensive job and not a pleasant one so give your decision a lot of consideration.

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Exactly. But like any paint job, the majority of the labor is in the prep work. The barrier coat and bottom paint applications aren't at all beyond the overwhelming majority of boaters ability, and the time involved really isn't that bad. Stripping all of the old stuff is the nasty and labor intensive part of the job that would rarely be worth doing yourself.
 
KiDa, the boat has been stored inside all winter, is the issue that it should have been stripped in the fall, and then painted in the spring.? They had indicated they would do both in the spring.

370, thanks for the reply. The stripes are going because after 27 years they look a bit worn. When I asked about replacing them, they suggested waiting till we did the bottom.

As far as the thru hulls, they said that to really strip it down they would have to come out, and then be replaced prior to painting. They specifically mentioned removing the transducer, and the replacing it after painting.

I will ask about the gel coat.

There is no way I would do something like this myself. I work alot, so I have far more money than time. Any minute I am not working, I make it a point to be having fun.

I would be far better off working a couple extra days than spending them working on the boat. Hell, I don't even take the time to clean it myself, I pay to have the girls at the boatyard do it. When I get to the boat it is all about having fun.

I really appreciate the input as I really don't know if this is worthwhile or just a waste. It certainly isn't being done for cosmetic reasons, but if it adds to the boats durability or longevity, then it is worthwhile.

As to the price, it seems some are saying it is to high, and others are saying it is less than they were qouted, so I am not sure what to think?

I guess it really comes down to whether doing this will really do anythng to improve the boat vs just repainting the bottom.

It is an old boat, but has been very reliable, and the layout suites us. I have spent more than the boat cost in upgrading it with safety equipment, new 3 kw inverter charger, 800 mah AGM hpuse bank, etc.. I would hate to have to give it up because I didn't properly care for the bottom.

To be honest, the existing paint doesn't look to worn, except whete the straps rub when they lift it out for the winter.

I imagine the issue is what evils all the old bottom paint is covering up, or possibly the weight?

I don't mind spending money, but I hate wasting it.
 
Two thoughts. All that paint adds weight and fuel costs but I would think it adds a barrier to water penetration and in that if you are hauling the boat every winter you are aiding in the drying process.

Here is an article that does a pretty good job of describing barrier coats and blisters.

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Prior to spending the $5K, before you splash you may want to consider a moisture check from a surveyor like Al Prisco who has the proper equipment and knows how to use it. Then you can act and/or adjust accordingly.

My 2 cents.
 
I spoke with the marina today. They sandblast down to gelcoat, open up any wet spots to drain, and use heaters to aid in drying.

They are going to refinish the bottom with a two part epoxy, replace thru hulls, and then paint.

They said that thete is no need to let sit for the winter, 3 weeks plus the heaers will do it.

Aparentl the two part epoxy really seals well?
 
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