bottom paint

[Zarkohl]

My v20 already has bottom paint on it that starting to fade and peel. I would like to simply remove it and go without paint as it will be trailered. How hard is bottom paint to remove? What steps do you need ot take? I have heard of folks sandblasting it with baking soda, but what does that do to the underlying gel coat?

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

If it's cosmetics and durability you're after, there is a SAILBOAT epoxy paint Spareparts has spoken about...leaves a good, slick surface and hard enough to resist trailer loading....hopefully he'll see this and tell us exactly what paint it is...I'm sure you know, you'll have to sand the existing bottom paint, then PRIME, then apply the finish coat...and probably at least two coats of finish coat...if yer doin' it all yourself, you got a job ahead of you...

Interlux brand have an ablative called Performance epoxy which was made for fiberglass hulled racers that stay in the water, and they have a non-ablative called VC performance epoxy which does not have any anti fouling qualities but is a great paint for trailered boats. Pettit also makes a product called VIVID which i hear is good paint also. All these paints mentioned come in many colors.

I painted the ALBEMARLE with brightside by Interlux on the sides it has held up well which leads me to the point while doing my research on brightside, interlux said you can paint your bottom with it but your boat truelly limited on how long it can stay in the water, I dont trust it. Its seem to soft to paint bottom side with.