Barrier paint (Re: bottom paint) says 2 GALLONS for 20 foot boat...are they nuts??

Thajeffski

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I just finished putting on the Interprotect 2000 barrier coat on my 20 foot bayliner, it's the first time it's been painted and man is this a #####!

Anyway, the guy at the store pointed to the box and says "well it says 4-8 coats and at least 2 gallons" for a 20 foot boat.

Are they serious? After the 3 coats I just painted on (1 gallon + the quart of activator) there is no way I'm putting another 3 coats of barrier on.

When I'm done I'll have 3 coats of barrier and 3 coats of antifouling.... 2.5 gallons of paint on the bottom!!

Has anyone ever skimped on their recommendation?
 
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