Soda Blast

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Thinking of having my 18 soda blasted to remove years and years of bottom paint. Since the boat is trailered and used 95% in freshwater I have no need for antifouling.

The place recommends blasting it, filling any rough spots that the bottom paint is currently hiding, and then painting the bottom with white interlux 2000. They say this will give me the look of gelcoat and will last for a long time...like forever. :)

Does this sound right? Anyone been through this process or have comments?