bottom paint

[Tom Foley]

Should you paint the bottom now or wait until spring?



alewifehouse@mainecoast.net

[JimL]

Most bottom paints should not have excessize "aerobic" time. Exposure to air begins converting the upper layers of paint, rendering them non-toxic to critters. As I recall, my Trinidad 75 said "6 weeks maximum after painting" to get it in the water. The local shipyard says 6 days is a lot smarter!



leinfam@earthlink.net

[Neil Gordon]

Should you paint the bottom now or wait until spring?

It depends on the paint. Ablative paints work by wearing slowly away over time. As long as there's paint on the bottom, they're effective. They can be applied anytime and don't lose effectiveness on the hard.


Regards, Neil
s/v LIQUIDITY
Cape Dory 28 #167



neil@nrgordon.com

[Will W.]

One gallon just before she goes in in the spring should do you just fine.
If you know whats on there now, definatly check your compatability charts.

Will Wheatley
Suzi Q
CD25 #249
Sailing form Chesapeake Beach, MD

Should you paint the bottom now or wait until spring?

willwheatley@starpower.net