bottom paint

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

why would you paint a bottom on a boat that is going to live on a trailer? not being wise guy, just wondering if i am missing something. i've keep mine in the water for as long as 2 weeks at a time with no problems.

I totally agree with Phatdaddy. My 78' V20 has no bottom paint and has lived her whole life on a trailer or in the water.. Look at the my avatar. Not a single blister. If your bottom is already painted that's one thing, but if it's not, and she's going to live her life on a trailer then don't paint her...just a cleaning, wax and buff every now and then will keep her looking like new.

My 96 V21 was bottom painted by the PO... and it's not in the budget for this year, but next year she'll get soda blasted and sealed and get rid of that potentially performance robbing paint.

Besides, they just look so much better with a clean, bare hull.... (Kinda like a woman)