We are about to pull a CD27 sailboat out after having been in fresh water for 4 years. What sort of drying out period sould we use if any? Also should we use a barrier coat if so what kind? What type of bottom paint should we use for our fresh water environment?
Thanks in advance
Doug Powell Huntsville,Al
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Bottom Job
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Ed Haley
Re: Bottom Job
The question you pose has no easy answer. It brings up a lot more questions. What type of paint do you have on the bottom now? What is the condition of the fiberglass? Is there any blistering? How will you use your boat?
What sort of drying out period sould we use if any?
I'd wait until spring to inspect the bottom and go from there. There are a lot of investigative measures that need to be done. Get a knowledgeable friend or marine specialist to look and see what he thinks.
To offer my 2 cents, when I bought my CD28, I took off all the old vinyl bottom paint because it had a tendency to peel. I took it down to the gelcoat and applied 3 coats of VC Tar. Then I applied 3 coats of VC-17. (Actually I gave the job to the yard). Each spring I just have to apply 1 coat of VC-17 and it lasts all season. The VC-17 never builds up causing peeling to occur. It's fast too.
eghaley@dreamscape.com
What sort of drying out period sould we use if any?
I'd wait until spring to inspect the bottom and go from there. There are a lot of investigative measures that need to be done. Get a knowledgeable friend or marine specialist to look and see what he thinks.
To offer my 2 cents, when I bought my CD28, I took off all the old vinyl bottom paint because it had a tendency to peel. I took it down to the gelcoat and applied 3 coats of VC Tar. Then I applied 3 coats of VC-17. (Actually I gave the job to the yard). Each spring I just have to apply 1 coat of VC-17 and it lasts all season. The VC-17 never builds up causing peeling to occur. It's fast too.
eghaley@dreamscape.com