Aquaply M for bottom paint

[jm3382]

I'm going to be painting the bottom of my aluminum boat soon and was wondering if any one has used the product called aquaply M?
It's a two-part epoxy that is tint-able, I read up on what I could find about it, which wasn't much as far as applying issues or plusses. If anyone has any info let me know. thanks

My boat: 1973 Sea Nymph 16R, 1958 Evinrude 35 big twin
I've got most of the area I'm planning on painting sanded down to the bare aluminum already. Just hoping for warmer weather soon so I can apply the Gluvit to the seams.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Ayuh,... Never heard of it,... Got a link,..??

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

You are in virgin territory when it come to that. I just looked it up and it appears to be a two part epoxy based paint (I was unable to get the MSDS sheet to open).

If you are using gluvit on the seams and riveted areas I would follow up with alodine, zinc chromate and your paint of choice.

Just my opinion but, if this is a trailered boat I doubt you need this additional coating and I would save money.

 

[jm3382]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Here is the link:
http://www.sscoatings.net/aquaplym-info.htm

I'm going to contact them today and see what they have to say, I'll let you Know.

Pics:
http://s873.photobucket.com/home/jm3382/index

I hope the links work

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Oh I did find them on the net this morning..... I am just suggestion you are spending money on a product you will not need. That hull appears to be nice and clean and would look sharp painted....

 

[jm3382]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

The boat is trailered most of the time, but when its not I would like the reassurance that all my hard work of scraping and sanding was not in vein. In addition to protecting the gluvit from the sun (If it is UV safe) the added protection and longevity of a two part epoxy should help with wear from trailering and beaching and so forth. I'm thinking a few extra bucks now is better than doing it all again in a season or two.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Ayuh,... Rustoleum enamal is What,..?? $20. bucks a gallon,..??

For a trailered boat, it Can't be Beat...

 

[jm3382]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Do you think an enamel will hold up well enough? I do have some top-side paint that I was going to use top-side, its made by BLP and is a marine grade enamel (prt# 431-46). I just don't want to try it and have to do this all over again... at least not soon

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Ayuh,... My Starcraft Islander has been sportin' Rustoleum on it's bottom for over 10 years now,...
Each spring I crawl under it,+ dab on abit more where it gets scratched up...
No Problem...

 

[Isaacm1986]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Ayuh,... Rustoleum enamal is What,..?? $20. bucks a gallon,..??

For a trailered boat, it Can't be Beat...

yea it is $25 a gallon at my local home depot. I painted several boats with it now and has worked great! It is the only stuff i use, and it is tough paint for sure.

 

[jm3382]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

cool, good to know.
Just spoke with Sound Specialty Coatings Corporation about there product, they said ...
It is UV protective, can be applied to bare aluminum with out a problem or over existing paint and it can be tinted any color. Need to sand w/ 80 grit and etch the aluminum with white vinegar. Temp should be above 60F and two coats, first a light coat and then a heavier one once it tacks. A quart kit $60 (when completely mixed makes a 1/2 gal) covers 50 sq. ft. that is two coats... tack and then final. I was told I shouldn't try to stretch it thin and it's available in a 1/2 gal kit $110 (makes 1 gal).

I did find some long term testing of the product, one on a 20ft + power boat and a 30 ft + sail boat. the power boat's coating was still going strong after 15 months and the sail boat 14 yrs (this info was published in 2004) link: http://www.portoflosangeles.org/pdf/Seagrant_Nontoxic_AntifoulingII.pdf

I guess all I need to do is decide on what I want to do. I think it'll be about a month be fore I'm ready to paint any way, unless it warms up sooner... and stays warm.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

I painted mine with Petit Easypoxy. I was going to use Rustoleum but Easypoxy had the colors I wanted. I'm thrilled with it.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/New Boat/DSCF2354.jpg

The blue is one coat!

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=1329#

I just scuffed up the existing paint job (which was solid) with scotch-brite pads and then rolled the Easypoxy on with a foam roller. You can touch up any bare aluminum with ZC primer which is available at Napa.

 

[jm3382]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

that looks good, how is it holding up? Do you trailer the boat?

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

I do trailer it. Can't speak to the durability yet though as it hasn't seen water yet. I just painted it this winter.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

I have a small Starcraft that I used interlux brightside on (a single stage paint) and it is tough as nails.

Funny comment...... but why would you need a paint that is uv protective when the bottom is not in direct sunlight?

I guess we are just trying to save you some money and yes, the company that makes the coating is trying to make money.

 

[jm3382]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Thanks for all the info, I appreciate it. I'll probably go with the interlux for the color I want, or maybe try the enamel that I have all ready. Or perhaps I'll go with a two-tone and use the rustoleum. IDK, good thing I've got some time to think about it, then again that could be bad...

 

[John The Diver]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Ok alot of you are missing the point. Paint is not just paint. If you have a little boat and keep it out of the water no big deal use rustoleum (Do I heal the theme for the movie "Deliverence" playing in the backround?)
I you have a vessel which is morred or docked in the water bottom paint is essential to keeping marine growth from covering your bottom. The growth increases surface area thereby increases your cost to propel your vessel. Power boaters use more fuel, sailboaters need more sail to move. To reduce the growth current technology bottom paints are loaded with toxic metals and still require divers to periodicly clean the bottoms.
ENTER AQUAPLY M- Aquaply M is a non-toxic bottom paint which acts as a barrier coat (sealing epxoys and polyester resins ie Fiberglass) and provides a surface which retards marine growth. In addition it makes the sufface slick somewhat like the surface of a tefflon pan. This makes the boat move across and through the water easier thereby saving money for your next Banjo

 

[Bondo]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

This makes the boat move across and through the water easier thereby saving money for your next Banjo

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard John,... Nobody's arguing your point,...
But,...
The OP stated this is basically a Trailer Boat...

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Huh who would have thunk it ...... Diver's play banjo's!

As Bond-o mentioned it's trailered and I doubt there is too much salt water in Michigan.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Aquaply M for bottom paint

Hello JM..

I was just on the aquaply m website..and a couple things stand out..

Did you notice that there are special application methods for Wood and Alum boats ? I dont think that Vinegar prep is that special though..

IF you decide to go with a 2 part epoxy " barrier " coating then you might want to consider Interlux Interprotect 2000.

As far as your bottom paint.. I would go with VC-17 ( its top of the line and not as expensive as you might think..its water thin ).

As with all alum boats the trick is proper Adhesion promotion .. no matter what paint you decide to go with..Id check into that First off.

YD.