Sailing Dinghy Bottom Paint

[paulmw]

I have salvaged a 20-year old fibreglass sailing dinghy - 18', hull solid, but all paint in lousy condition (cracked, peeling) and fibreglass repairs needed. So I am taking it back to the raw fibreglass. My question is: What should I paint the hull with? The boat will be trailered...I was thinking of the Awlgrip 2-part urethane, but got spooked when it said "not to be used below the waterline". Any recommendations for occasional use dinghy bottom paint would be appreciated.....<br /><br />tx

 

[snapperbait]

Re: Sailing Dinghy Bottom Paint

If you have your heart set on it, Awl-grip is fine for use below the waterline on a trailerd boat.. Just don't leave it in the water for more than a day or two, maybe a little longer...<br /><br />I would use something a little more user friendly like interlux one part polyurethane and pettit easypoxy.. Any of these can be used below the waterline for a trailerboat.. <br /><br />Whatever you decide to use, use the complete recomended system/same brand of products..<br /><br />Who am I kidding.. I paint my boats with Rustoleum..