Bottom Paint

To all Bill and I are in the process of trying to see the best bottom paint for Allergia. We dont know what paint the previous owner used and we are woundering what to do. the local yard says be sure to have your diver clean your bottom before bringing your boat to have it hauled out.Better to leave the crud in the bottom of the harbor then to clean it at the boat yard,oh no would not want to put it in a plastic bag just leaveit in the harbor trashcan.Any advice Dave Paulson Allergia Ca334 Channel Islands ,Ca

Hi- We have always had the yard clean the bottom once hauled, before it ever leaves the slings...curious...maybe they have some environmental regs where you are as to the disposal of the sea life? May I ask what yard you will haul it for you? Will you paint the bottom yourselves? girlsaylor --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, "Paulson" <dpaulson@...> wrote: > > To all Bill and I are in the process of trying to see the best bottom paint for Allergia. We dont know what paint the previous owner used and we are woundering what to do. the local yard says be sure to have your diver clean your bottom before bringing your boat to have it hauled out.Better to leave the crud in the bottom of the harbor then to clean it at the boat yard,oh no would not want to put it in a plastic bag just leaveit in the harbor trashcan.Any advice > Dave Paulson > Allergia > Ca334 > Channel Islands ,Ca >

If you have a hard paint (non-ablative) then it may be ok to scrape it in the water. However, if its ablative, then I defintely would suggest not scraping with it in the water... the paint particles will continue to kill sea life for many many years. I believe, at least in Washinton State, there is a very substantial fine for for scraping your boat while in the water if you have ablative paint (10,000?). I also believe all the marinas here are also required by the EPA to have wastewater traps for catching paint and other chemical run-off from the yards. Its probably cheaper to have the yard do it anyways - Only takes a short while with a pressure sprayer and a scrap of wood or plastic to get the tough bits. I can't imagine that hiring a diver would be cheaper or easier than that. --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, "Paulson" <dpaulson@...> wrote: > > To all Bill and I are in the process of trying to see the best bottom paint for Allergia. We dont know what paint the previous owner used and we are woundering what to do. the local yard says be sure to have your diver clean your bottom before bringing your boat to have it hauled out.Better to leave the crud in the bottom of the harbor then to clean it at the boat yard,oh no would not want to put it in a plastic bag just leaveit in the harbor trashcan.Any advice > Dave Paulson > Allergia > Ca334 > Channel Islands ,Ca >

I have a question...Is this for a race boat or a pleasure boat?...How often will you take your boat out?...These might influence your choice...Also, just published article in BoatUS Magazine, March 07, entitled Bottom Paint Solutions. Luck to ya'.

I missed the early posts on this one, but if you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY love your boat, take a look at the Pettit VIVID paints. The "white" can be a very nice look. Fin Beven Cal-40 #24 Radiant San Pedro, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill<mailto:w.… [at] sbcglobal.net> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com<mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:18 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Bottom Paint I have a question...Is this for a race boat or a pleasure boat?...How often will you take your boat out?...These might influence your choice...Also, just published article in BoatUS Magazine, March 07, entitled Bottom Paint Solutions. Luck to ya'. Yahoo! Groups Links

--- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, "Fin Beven" <finbeven@...> wrote: > > I missed the early posts on this one, but if you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY love your boat, take a look at the Pettit VIVID paints. > > The "white" can be a very nice look. I have Vivid white because Practical Sailor reported that it was the only white bottom paint that doesn't yellow. It is tricky to apply and expensive although Jamestown Distributers have it at a reasonable price. It's been on two years and hasn't yellowed. I'm about to paint again. Mike Kennedy Conquest Cal 40 # 96 > > Fin Beven > Cal-40 #24 > Radiant > San Pedro, CA > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Bill<mailto:w.posner@...> > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com<mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:18 AM > Subject: [Cal_Boats] Bottom Paint > > > I have a question...Is this for a race boat or a pleasure boat?...How > often will you take your boat out?...These might influence your > choice...Also, just published article in BoatUS Magazine, March 07, > entitled Bottom Paint Solutions. Luck to ya'. > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links >

Bottom Paint There are a lot good paints out there so get some advice first Also I love my boat and it will get Trindad expoy paint next time. For the new boat owner you need to know what is on the boat soft paint or hard paint. You can not apply some paints on top of others over time they can flake off. Check with your local yard and test there knowledge here in SF Bay Area we have good yards and bad. Also you will be asked what will the boat be used for? And your budget? When your next haul out will be? ECT.. My 3 cents worth Fin Beven <fi… [at] msn.com> wrote: I missed the early posts on this one, but if you REALLY, REALLY, REALLY love your boat, take a look at the Pettit VIVID paints. The "white" can be a very nice look. Fin Beven Cal-40 #24 Radiant San Pedro, CA ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 6:18 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Bottom Paint I have a question...Is this for a race boat or a pleasure boat?...How often will you take your boat out?...These might influence your choice...Also, just published article in BoatUS Magazine, March 07, entitled Bottom Paint Solutions. Luck to ya'. Yahoo! Groups Links --------------------------------- The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Yahoo! Search Marketing.

Another vote for Petit Vivid White -> just make sure to follow the Petit's application instructions. Excellent paint and the white looks dynamite. Several long discussions on www.SailingAnarchy.com about Vivid with lots of photos.