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Old 08-14-2012, 01:20 PM
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i just purchesed a formula 33 ss it has never been painted i know i need to epoxy coat the bottom but what kind of bottom paint should i use after that. i would like to keep bottom white and boat is kept in water 5 months a year in lake erie thanks
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Old 08-14-2012, 03:04 PM
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I've been using the trilux-33 for 6 years on lake michigan/ chain of lakes with great results. It is a hard paint and has worked great on keeping the scum off and won't wear down fast at speed. I get 3-4 years out of it with 3 coats and you don't have to "reactivate" it in the spring. Just my .02
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Old 08-14-2012, 04:25 PM
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I would use VC-17 by Interlux paints!!
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Old 08-14-2012, 08:25 PM
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There is a clear bottom paint some where.
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