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Gerry Zagorski · #1 02-11-2012, 07:16 AM

Yep - Just adding over the top. I have a 25 foot boat and it usually takes no more then a quart to do the touch up. The paint usually wears more on the chines and the running surfaces of the boat when you are up on plane.

If you have any barnicle growth make sure and get it off and skuff the area with a scouring pad before recoating.

CaptBob · #2 02-11-2012, 11:21 AM

Prep and the Proper paint are the key

We scrape and wire brush the hull, then wash down bottom with on/off-water mixture.

Paint use the best you can, I use Interlux Micron Xtra with VOC, yes it is pricey but we get ZERO GROWTH ON THE BOTTOM.

We touch up the worn down spots with a brush and then paint the whole bottom after the touvh up.

Only growth we get is on the trim tabs and a light slime line at the water line.

Remember when you buy your paint, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

Gerry Zagorski · #3 02-11-2012, 11:35 AM

Are you using multi season paint Bob? If so, why do you choose to recoat the entire bottom?

CaptBob · #4 02-11-2012, 04:19 PM

Gerry,

It is stated that it will last for 2 seasons. But as the paint reacts with the saltwater to "polish" away the growth I prefer to repaint each season, especially being as I am in the water from April into December.

I would rather take the extra step to ensure that no growth occurs.

Gerry Zagorski · #5 02-11-2012, 07:25 PM

I see Bob...

I just spot coat mine and I'm usually in from April to November too. However I'm in Leonardo and for what ever reason we don't seem to have the issues I've seen in the river and more open marinas with more of a tidal flow/current. Seems like they have a lot more issues with growth. Probably better to be safe then sorry.