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No problem here because I don't wear "PANTIES"!

As for anti-fouling you are 100% correct, but it also seals the pours in the gel to help reduce blistering. Just one of the positive side effects.

As for cruisers I cannot say I have ever seen one that stays in the water full time that does not have anti-fouling paint on it.

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Sacandaga, First off I don't recall any coments on stupidity and second I don't see anyone upset third (speaking for myself) I don't wear panties :D The point is that certain things put your equiptment at risk! It is just a fact! I know people that don't keep the oil changed in the motors or drives and it (APPEARS) for now like they are getting away with it ! They will also drive every where they go at WOT and not think twice about it! Probably because if they had to do maintenance on it they wouldn't go boating because it would be a hassle! I understand this completly, but it does not change the fact that you are increasing your chances of major failure! Some will get away with it, and some won't, but if there is a failure don't blame it on the equiptment! After all it is (ONLY) a boat regardless of how much you spent on it!! The same will apply to the cruisers that you see in the slips year around. Some will be maintained correctly and some won't. The ones that are, will have bottom paint applied to it, and pull it out for reaplication as necessary and the others are gambling. BTW if you think the (ONLY) purpose of bottom paint is for anti-fouling ,ect, you are mistaken. Once again, I do not take any of this personally, to each their own, these are just the facts! It is YOUR money, put it on the table and let it roll! Just don't cry if you lose!!! :D

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Damn Doc, You must type faster than me!!! Now I just sound repedative of what you said!! Oh Well! I think the point is made! :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

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I have owned two cruisers, bottom painted both since they sat in the water year round. I also re-applied every two to three years depending on use. One thing to keep in mind if you leave the boat in the water. If you pull it to clean it and use an acid based cleaner, you are just compounding the problem since the acid opens the pores in the gel even more. Just what I was told by a f-glass shop. Those that leave a boat in the water for prolonged times, hey, that is your decision. Me, I don't mind towing.
I thought about posting something regarding that, but I just try to ignore the negative comments. My wife said I should try turning the cheek a little more, it is better for my health.

Re: gel coat blisters
 

:D :D :D

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Glad we made that point! :eek:

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I've got a 1986 Sea Ray 22 Pachanga that has been in the water (fresh) from May to October since new. No blisters at all. I left my 1988 280 Baja in the water for 12 seasons with no problems at all.

Most boats up here stay in the water for the entire season. Yes we see blistering here and there but it's not a giant problem.

I have seen several late 90's Baja's that had blister problems. Something in the gelcoat process must have changed.

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Dock,
It seems I'm not able to clarify myself enough. You read more into what I wrote than what was there. I just stated I know of 3 that had problems, they just happen to be Bajas. I have only seen 4 boats with blisters, the 4th was a 17' open bow, Sunbird.
My appologies to you and anyone else who thought of my replies to be knocking the Baja brand itself. They were not written in that manner. With that, I will exit this discussion.

Jerry

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Sorry if you took it that way, it was not my intention.

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Yes! In the 90's many manufacturers changed their gelcoat with cheaper one... And yes, late 90's Bajas where badly subject to blisters :( From what I eared, Gelcoat was updated since 2001.