Bottom Paint

[Uncle Dave]

I am finishing up a long project of repair on a 21' alum. hull. The present paint is excellent except where there is thru hull repairs. The boat will only be trailered and no long stays in the water. Most bottom paint advertise their anti-fouling characteristics. Do these anti-foulers and alum cause a problem (galvanic)?<br />I just want a very good , slick, and long lasting paint. Any suggestions?<br />Thanks<br />Fitz.

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Bottom Paint

I just want a very good , slick, and long lasting paint.

Well, that leaves anti-fouling paint out... It's not slick, and it is engineered to "not last"... You can almost wash some antifouling paints off if ya scrub it hard... <br /><br />Might try Awlgrip or Interlux "interthane plus, two part polyurethane" or something of that nature... Possibly something epoxy based, maybe?

 

[Uncle Dave]

Re: Bottom Paint

Snapperbait:<br />I have researched extensively, and info on bottom paint is hard to come by. Trailored boats are left out of the mix. I looked extensively at bedliners and have put that on hold. Seems their solvents might react with the existing paint. Not generaly a problem with a pick-up beds. Seems I might have to use a topside deck type epoxy paint.<br />So far the only one suitable for an alum hull is Trilux by Interlux. But it is still an anti-fowling paint.<br />I may have to use an anti-fouler. At least the barnicals wont attack the boat in the garage.<br />Thanks,<br />Mr. and Ms Fitz.

 

[miloman]

Re: Bottom Paint

interlux topalac brightside or the 2 part paint will work perfect make sure you follow the instructions to the T and you should have no problem

 

[smokerking]

Re: Bottom Paint

The bottom paint applied by the previous owner of my old Wellcraft CC is chipping and peeling badly. I used a pressure washer to removed the flakes of loose paint, now I need to remove what's still adhered. Is there a chemical solvent that will remove paint but not harm the underlying gelcoat and fiberglass or am I doomed to sanding the old stuff off?