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Zarkohl
10-26-2011, 01:39 PM
Hello: I joined this forum last August after purchasing a 1983 Wellcraft v20 cuddy, with 1991 - 175 hp Evinrude. I am working on posting pics of my boat, but would like to get going on some minor repairs and repainting over the winter. (Not a lot of boating here in Minnesota in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb and March). I am tyring to to get an idea on what it going to cost to have someone re-paint the hull. I realize that costs differ depending on where you live, so I am just looking for a general idea on what other have paid to have there v20 repainted. Thanks, Jim
RidgeRunner
10-27-2011, 06:43 AM
Paint? Are you just talking about bottom paint or the entire hull?

BTW- 1983 hulls are the best, contrary to some beliefs.
Zarkohl
10-27-2011, 10:39 AM
I should have been more clear. It has antifouling paint on bottom. But the boat will be trailered, so should I strip off the antifouling paint or have it re-painted.
RidgeRunner
10-27-2011, 02:16 PM
Paint removal is a lot of work. Repainting over what you have is probably easier. If you can remove it all and buff up the gelcoat, that would be nice.
RidgeRunner
10-28-2011, 07:59 AM
Didn't mean to leave you hanging, perhaps some others could help with cost of either stripping the hull completely or repaint. I have no idea. The cost of the repair will probably depend on what you currently have on the bottom. If it has a lot of paint, stripping could get pricey. Have you tried calling around to folks in your area?
reelapeelin
10-28-2011, 09:26 AM
An IDEAL way to go is to have the bottom paint removed via soda-blasting (sand-blasting only w/using baking soda instead of sand)...it's fairly expensive IF you can find someone who does it in your area...wish I could do, but I'm taking the hard route and removing manually...paint stripper just didn't do it...I don't recommend this, but I'm ruining the gel-coat on the bottom by sanding this stuff off, but like yours, I'm gonna reapply fresh bottom paint and keep on trailer...
Zarkohl
10-29-2011, 08:41 PM
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Zarkohl
10-29-2011, 08:46 PM
I figured out how to post pics. (See above) 1983 wellcraft v20 cuddy. 1991 - 175 hp Eveninrude. Here is beter pic of bottom paint.3620
SkunkBoat
10-29-2011, 08:48 PM
... here in Minnesota...

You're in MN and plan on trailering to fresh water lakes? When you say "bottom paint" do you mean copper marine bottom paint?

If it does have marine anti-fouling paint, I would bite the bullet now and strip it/blast it and apply epoxy paint.

Reason being, you can wash regular paint with soap & water after each trip & it'll look great. Bottom paint doesn't really wash & you're stuck repainting every couple years, buiding up paint
Zarkohl
10-29-2011, 08:58 PM
Yes, plan on trailering to fresh water lakes, Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake of of the Woods, Millie Lacs. We have some big lakes here in MN. It has antifouling pain on it now, but is very dis-colored and peeling off.3625
reelapeelin
10-30-2011, 09:09 AM
You're in MN and plan on trailering to fresh water lakes? When you say "bottom paint" do you mean copper marine bottom paint?

If it does have marine anti-fouling paint, I would bite the bullet now and strip it/blast it and apply epoxy paint.

Reason being, you can wash regular paint with soap & water after each trip & it'll look great. Bottom paint doesn't really wash & you're stuck repainting every couple years, buiding up paint

Skunk...THANKS for making that distinction...I'm new to the "bottom paint" issue and you've just identified for me that I need to use epoxy...
Zarkohl
10-30-2011, 11:51 AM
The "paint" on the bottom of my boat is a thick, almost rubber like, that is rough texture. In fact, you can actually peel off in small chunks of it where it has been applied at it the thickest. I assume thats "antifouling" paint but I really don't know. Is expoxy paint thinner? Which is better for trailering and/or freshwater applications? This is my first fiberglass boat. Biggest too. All my past boats have 16-ft aluminum. Thanks, Jim
reelapeelin
10-30-2011, 07:20 PM
I would THINK epoxy is harder and doesn't wear off like ablatives...but like I said, I'm not sure...I know this stuff on bottom of mine is as hard as concrete...hell I think concrete would come off easier...
Zarkohl
10-31-2011, 12:11 AM
The bottom pain in my boat is hard, but you can pull little bit off. It feels like dried rubber. It has a rough texture.
reelapeelin
10-31-2011, 06:06 AM
The bottom pain in my boat is hard, but you can pull little bit off. It feels like dried rubber. It has a rough texture.


Sounds like truck bed-liner...:head:
Curapa
10-31-2011, 09:59 AM
I would guess it's low quality or poorly applied anti-fouling. If the boat is trailered, sand that stuff off. It's causing drag in the water and you don't even need it.

I will be spraying mine with this when I get around to sanding the anti-fouling off.
http://www.riversupply.com/product/Interlux-VC-Performance-Epoxy,2272.aspx
reelapeelin
10-31-2011, 11:24 AM
I would guess it's low quality or poorly applied anti-fouling. If the boat is trailered, sand that stuff off. It's causing drag in the water and you don't even need it.

I will be spraying mine with this when I get around to sanding the anti-fouling off.
http://www.riversupply.com/product/Interlux-VC-Performance-Epoxy,2272.aspx


We've seen that used around here before, but I don't recall follow-up...bet it's pretty good stuff...:clap: