Fortunately most boatyards pressure wash the bottom as soon as they haul the boat, and many will also knock off hard growth with a long-handled scraper. If bits of bottom paint flake off under the pressure of the …
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Boaters must understand what corrosion is and know how to protect a boat from it. Misinformation abounds, with many self-proclaimed experts ascribing unexpected metal and bottom-paint damage to vague descriptions of "electrolysis," "hot marinas," or …
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Don't gloss over the facts. If your boat is past its prime, it might be time to consider a paint job. A smooth, shiny finish after painting your hull is the result of careful preparation.
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Mar 26, 2017 - BoatUS Magazine, the largest boating magazine in the US, provides boating skills, DIY maintenance, safety and news from top experts.
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BoatUS Magazine, official publication of the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), provides recreational boating skills, DIY maintenance, safety, news, lifestyle …
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Incompatible bottom paint or previous bottom paint that is extremely deteriorated should be stripped first. Use a chemical stripper that works with bottom paint to remove it. If you stripped the old antifouling and found hull damage or damage to the barrier coat, or if you're painting a new boat for the first time, you'll need to apply an ...
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There's a TotalBoat bottom paint for every boat, every budget, and all kinds of marine fouling conditions. Shop water-based, high-copper, copper-free, and more .
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An essential guide to mastering bottom painting, with comprehensive steps to protect your boat from marine growth, corrosion, and damage.
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Visit West Marine for helpful videos, advice on bottom paint selection, step-by-step instructions and other expert tips on how to bottom paint a boat.
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After haul out in the fall we noticed some small blisters located in a 4'x4' area. There are quite a few. Since it is an '05 34pc but only in service one year it is still under the "gel coat" 2yr warranty. The best fix is to get the bottom barrier coated and painted instead of sanding, filling...
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This article will help you select the right bottom paint to keep your boat's hull free of marine growth and also help you with hull preparation and paint application. Knowing which products to select and …
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An essential guide to mastering bottom painting, with comprehensive steps to protect your boat from marine growth, corrosion, and damage.
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A good bottom paint job is a wise investment of both time and money. But which one is right for you and your boat? #MaintenanceMonday
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The boat also has to be prepped properly, which may be 80% or 90% of the time involved in a job." Just what prep is necessary? It all depends on the current condition of the boat, but there's a bottom line: Like a new paint job, flaws and imperfections don't get covered up.
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DIY Alert: A pair of new coatings from Interlux are easier to apply, with fewer steps, sand-free painting, and promise a longer lasting high-gloss finish.
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Our annual bottom paint report comes on the heels of some important news regarding the use of copper-based antifouling paint in California. Facing strong opposition from boat owners in the state, Sen. …
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You'll learn how to properly prepare your boat for bottom paint application, including removing existing paint, repairing imperfections, and masking off areas that shouldn't be painted. We'll delve into the …
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Since the repair will be covered with bottom paint, there is no need for a gelcoat surface anyway. Don't use gelcoat in blister repair. Boat Pox. Boat pox is a much more serious condition, related to the occasional blister like acne to the occasional pimple. If the bottom of your boat is covered with blisters, filling them won't cure the problem.
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The outer surface of a fiberglass boat is normally a special resin called gelcoat. Gelcoat has little structural value but gelcoat protects the hull and gives it its color and shine. The ultra high gloss most new boats exhibit is due entirely to the highly polished, mirror-like surface of the mold used in the original construction of the boat. Time and exposure eventually …
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A few tips and tricks can save you hours of scrubbing the bottom of your hull. Read on for our complete guide on how to clean the bottom of a boat
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The best bottom paint not only protects your boat's performance, it looks good, too. By Lenny Rudow. Bottom painting your boat is a tough, dirty, time-consuming job, but choosing the best bottom paint for your needs can be even tougher.
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Evaluating a boat's condition is essential before purchase. New Boaters or boat buyers, use the the BoatUS Boat Buyers Guide Checklist to make a preliminary evaluation.
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Boat Bottom Paints that are a Hard Modified Marine Epoxy Paint that Does Not Wear Off Over Time. Typically These Marine Epoxy Paints Have Higher Concentrations of Copper.
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Thinking about repainting the bottom of your boat before boating season arrives? Follow these #MaintenanceMonday guidelines.
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Re: Bottom Paint Help on Plywood Hull As usual we'll need more specific info. What exactly is on the bottom now? Did all the topsides paint (oil or latex or ?) peel off to the bare wood, or to fiberglassed wood, or to primer?
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Boaters use bottom paint to reduce friction, enhance speed, improve fuel efficiency and protect fiberglass and metals continually exposed to water. Micro …
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By Lenny Rudow Bottom painting your boat is a tough, dirty, time-consuming job, but choosing the best bottom paint for your needs can be even tougher. Bottom paints are all intended to eliminate growth on …
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Painting the Bottom of your boat with a high quality anti-fouling paint is one way to ensure that your boat doesn't get blisters on the bottom and to provide lasting protection.
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A good bottom paint job for your boat is a wise investment of your time and money. Here's a great article that tells how and why #MaintenanceMonday
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The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state. We also offer a wide range of advanced courses that will help you gain the knowledge to make you confident in any boating situation you encounter.
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