Paint and Time in Water

[joe7670]

There are a few spots where I sanded down to fiberglass due to small repair or small blister repair.

Put barier coat on those then paint.

I guess if I'm going to do this ofter may want to go with bottom paint.

[Road King Cole]

It's my understanding that the barrier coat keeps the boat from absorbing water. Bottom paint only keeps the growth\crud off. If your boat has a good full barrier coat, then you would only get a weeks worth of growth\crud on your bottom. This may not be that bad, esp if you use it a lot. If it starts to build up, put in on the trailer for a cleaning, or brush it off in the water at the dock when needed.

Remember, the reference of "a weeks worth of crud\growth on your bottom" only applies to your boat.

rkc

[RidgeRunner]

I have been told that 4 days is all I should risk in the water for the Awlgrip polyeurethane. Barnacles start to grab on instantly but the paint can start to go after only 4 days. Gelcoat is definitely tougher than most paint. Thankfully I have not tested the theory.

[joe7670]

Originally Posted by Road King Cole

Remember, the reference of "a weeks worth of crud\growth on your bottom" only applies to your boat.

rkc

I'm gonn aplan a weekend in the area and will see how it does before going for a week.

[Skools Out]

my 21 i redid sat in the water for 2 weeks on a few different times at the coast and no stain or issues. it was painted with brightside also in the Blueglo White but i always kept the bottom waxed to keep it slick and faster in the water. use a few coats of good wax on the bottom you will be fine.