Bottom Paint
03-11-2005, 12:06 PM
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Bottom Paint
Unfortunately I can't use a lift in my marina so need to paint bottom w/ antifouling paint. Boat is a Formula 400ss. Does anyone have any suggestions for a paint that protects againts slime and barnacles, yet minimizes speed loss.
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03-11-2005, 12:21 PM
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Re: Bottom Paint
Check out Petit "VIVID". IT comes in 6 or 8 colors and can be mixed to get dozens of cool colors. Also, talk to authorized applicator and get info about how to prep and paint outdrives--they take a special paint called Alumikote.
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03-11-2005, 06:26 PM
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Re: Bottom Paint
There was a thread recently about this (1-2 months ago???) My suggestion is to pay someone....prepping the bottom is the worst.
03-11-2005, 06:31 PM
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Re: Bottom Paint
VC-18 or 17. Have the bottom prepped and primed with VC tar. The vc -18/17 is fast and easy. One coat every year, no sanding, no scraping. Little if any speed loss.
03-14-2005, 11:27 AM
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Re: Bottom Paint
Originally Posted by formula31
VC-18 or 17. Have the bottom prepped and primed with VC tar. The vc -18/17 is fast and easy. One coat every year, no sanding, no scraping. Little if any speed loss.
