Painting the Hull Cd 28

[Bill]

I recently purchased my first sail boat, a CD 28, and already my lack of experience is producing many questions. Now that I have the boat out of the water (in Deltaville, VA) I noticed that there are a dozen spots, perhaps several inches in diameter, where the anti-fouling has worn away to the first coat (I presume by the different color). The question I have is whether touching up the spots is sufficient to carry the boat to Sping in the water. Second, can anti-fouling paint be applied in 50 degree weather if I decide to repaint the whole hull now while its out of the water? While I plan on doing some research into types of paint, I would welcome any suggestions from those that have had good results. Fantastic Web Site! Thanks.

Bill
Zingara
CD 28



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[Jerry J Commisso]

If you use an ablative paint like Micron CSC, the paint will not lose it's anti fouling properties when stored out of the water. Other paints need to be repainted before launching or they will not work. The ablatives will wear away slowly,when you see bare spots thats when you need to repaint.Without knowing what type of paint your boat has on it now you may want to totally repaint it in the spring. Or if you decide to use an ablative you can do it now. Most of these paints can be put on over other types of paint. I have used CSC and it works well in my area Barnegat bay N. J. I prefer This type of paint because you won't get years of paint buildup that will at some point have to be stripped . 50 deg. seems a bit cold but just check the label on the can. Good luck
Jerry J Commisso
CD30C CHELSEA ROSE




I recently purchased my first sail boat, a CD 28, and already my lack of experience is producing many questions. Now that I have the boat out of the water (in Deltaville, VA) I noticed that there are a dozen spots, perhaps several inches in diameter, where the anti-fouling has worn away to the first coat (I presume by the different color). The question I have is whether touching up the spots is sufficient to carry the boat to Sping in the water. Second, can anti-fouling paint be applied in 50 degree weather if I decide to repaint the whole hull now while its out of the water? While I plan on doing some research into types of paint, I would welcome any suggestions from those that have had good results. Fantastic Web Site! Thanks.

Bill
Zingara
CD 28

liasboat@aol.com

[Ken Cave]

You really need to find out what the existing paint is, as there are some products that are not compatible with each other!

Also check with the state's requirements on bottom paint. Here in Washington, if we use a sluff-off type paint, it cannot be cleaned by a professional diver (but you can do it yourself!)

I have used Pettit Trindad anti fouling on my CD 28, and after a year in the water, nothing has grown on the bottom! (but I keep my boat in the water over the winter months as we do have sailing weather here in the northwest!)



bcave@whidbey.net

[Neil Gordon]

See if the former owner can tell you what paint is on there now. Most paints are compatible, but not all.

I've used Micron CSC Extra and am happy with it. The label says it's multi-season and it's true. Last spring, I only did the rudder and the leading edge of the keel... came out of the water last week totally clean. (I'm on Boston Harbor.)

Check the label for painting temps. And be careful... it's not just the air temp, but the hull temp, too. Give the surface you're painting a chance to warm up if the night was cold.

Micron CSC and other ablative paints can be put on anytime and the boat stored out of the water. My plan is to paint over the bare spots now and then give the entire hull a fresh coat in the spring.


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



neil@nrgordon.com

[Dana]

As a new owner, it is time for you to decide which way (paint wise) you want to go. Like many who have already responded, I chose the CSC way. Couple of reasons...1) multiseason..for me up to 3-1/2 years in the water 2)does not need all the preparation that epoxy paints need for painting when you do paint 3) I find very little peeling and thus fairing in peeled areas before painting is minimal...thus the extra dollars for the paint is VERY MUCH worth it.....long lasting/minimal work....also minimal year to year build up of layers which eventually need to be removed....CSC will go over epoxy paints and other paints except vinyl paints...It will be important to fair those edges on the peeled areas and make sure the paint does not easily peel more in those areas by touch...BTW local laws also require collection of scrappings and sanding dust by protection ground plastic. If your paint selection does not peel and little if no sanding is required (CSC) you save yourself a lot of work...

My guess is that the other color (if it is not grey or white) is probably an "indicator" coat (but good protection coat) of good bottom paint and will last until spring. It just will not take another season of sailing wear...BTW I sail out of the York...just below your location....

I recently purchased my first sail boat, a CD 28, and already my lack of experience is producing many questions. Now that I have the boat out of the water (in Deltaville, VA) I noticed that there are a dozen spots, perhaps several inches in diameter, where the anti-fouling has worn away to the first coat (I presume by the different color). The question I have is whether touching up the spots is sufficient to carry the boat to Sping in the water. Second, can anti-fouling paint be applied in 50 degree weather if I decide to repaint the whole hull now while its out of the water? While I plan on doing some research into types of paint, I would welcome any suggestions from those that have had good results. Fantastic Web Site! Thanks.

Bill
Zingara
CD 28

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