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Unread 10-26-2011, 01:39 PM
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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
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Unread 10-27-2011, 06:43 AM
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Paint? Are you just talking about bottom paint or the entire hull?

BTW- 1983 hulls are the best, contrary to some beliefs.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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...
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I figured out how to post pics. (See above) 1983 wellcraft v20 cuddy. 1991 - 175 hp Eveninrude. Here is beter pic of bottom paint.P7300493.jpg
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... 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
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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.P7300493.jpg
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