Bottom Paint Suggestions

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I just bought a 1995 208 Adventure. The bottom is painted but needs freshening up. It will be dry docked on a trailer and launched as I use it.
The question being, what kind of paint should I use. I checked the interlux website, I don't know if I need to go top shelf with the anti fouling, micron stuff or just a really good marine paint. I don't mind going the exrta mile if it's wotrh it.
Thoughts???

Thanks in advance.
 
Why repaint the bottom if it is dry stored and only in the water during use? I think you would be better off having the paint removed through media blasting and waxing the bottom.
 
Honestly, I was totally unaware that that could be bone. I'll have to look into media blasting, it's brandy new to me. I do like the looks of the unpainted bottom.
Thanks.
 
Soda blast is one solution, bottom paint typically slows the boat down a little. Also, wax will slow it too, bare glecoat is often the best. Your best bet is either sand what you have now to a thinner coat and get rid of any bumps in the paint that may be there, or soda blast it all off. Soda blasting will get it fairly clean, but it might be slightly discolored compared to the rest of the hull, either it will never match or you will be putting in a lot of time to get it totally clean and close to matching. Other issue is how was the original paint put on, some scuff up the gelcoat to get it to adhear, others prime it, but likely it is going to be difficult to get the shine back to match perfectly with the rest of the hull, just giving you the heads up before you do it. If your happy with your economy, I'd probably keep the paint as long as it doesnt look horrible and just hit it with some paper to smooth it out.
 
gradyfish22 said:
Soda blast is one solution, bottom paint typically slows the boat down a little. Also, wax will slow it too, bare glecoat is often the best. Your best bet is either sand what you have now to a thinner coat and get rid of any bumps in the paint that may be there, or soda blast it all off. Soda blasting will get it fairly clean, but it might be slightly discolored compared to the rest of the hull, either it will never match or you will be putting in a lot of time to get it totally clean and close to matching. Other issue is how was the original paint put on, some scuff up the gelcoat to get it to adhear, others prime it, but likely it is going to be difficult to get the shine back to match perfectly with the rest of the hull, just giving you the heads up before you do it. If your happy with your economy, I'd probably keep the paint as long as it doesnt look horrible and just hit it with some paper to smooth it out.
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Grady fish has a point, Soda blasting is also a great option, but pricey. I recently visit a place in Waretown NJ, Here is the Link:
http://local.yahoo.com/info-36215322-so ... C+NJ+08731

I got a quote to clean my 20ft 204 hull paint for $1100.00, but was also told it may not look as clean as the area above the paint waterline. For an extra 1200.00 they would completely redo the bottom like new, and also replaces all plastic drain holes with stainless stleel. He had some completed boats in his yard and they looked factory new! So for me I, had the bottom painted for this year and if all goes well this boating season and I dont have to dump any money into any major engine repairs, I will get it done next year. Contact them if your interested.
 
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