Bottom Paint

[Hcard]

I just bought a boat 32-200 1990 which was always in the Great Lakes and now she is coming to florida. I don't know what bottom paint does she have on, looks blue and leaves stains the you rub your hand over. What bottom point should I use here in Florida, specially considering what is already there. Thank you for your help.

 

[Christian Williams]

Miami? Bottom paint formula is highly local. The nearest boatyard will have a recommendation, and maybe so will members specific to where you are.

Oh, and welcome to the forum. The E32-200 is a great boat.

 

[Hcard]

Thank you Christian, i am big fan of yours! I decided to buy the Ericson after i found you on youtube. In other words, you inspired me to take up sailing again. I love your videos and I have seen Them many, many times as mi imaghination flies with them, specially the one about the solo cruisin to Hawaii in Thelonius. They are so well put togther and is evident that you are a great writter, listening to you is very soothing and makes me fly to The evnts yor are describing. Read in two sittings “Alone Together“ and found It to be one of my therapies for stress and the BS that happens. It is a refuge. Finding an Ericson in Florida is Pretty difficult so it took me almos a year. The one I bought was up north and I hauled to Punta Gorda for Paint, Stepping the mast And preparing it for sale in the ocean. She Has never seen The ocean So I want to make sure is a pleasant experience for her. Thank you for your welcome words to the group and i hope to be so lucky As to enjoy the benefit of your experience and counsel. Thank you!

 

[Frank Langer]

If it comes off on your hands when you rub it, it's likely an ablative paint, not a hard epoxy paint. Normally you can put an ablative over an ablative, but as suggested above, do check with local folks or a local boat yard.
Frank

 

[Hcard]

If it comes off on your hands when you run it, it's likely an ablative paint, not a hard epoxy paint. Normally you can put an ablative over an ablative, but as suggested above, do check with local folks or a local boat yard.
Frank

Thank you! Yes, i did go to the West Marine Locally and they recommend Pettit. I am going to be working on the boat during the week end, stepping the mast on monday. Thank you for taking the time to reply to my question. I will have tone of them more!! Thank you.

 

[Slick470]

Be careful with applying one type of bottom paint over another. Some are compatible, and others not. Read the data sheets for the paint you choose and follow the prep accordingly. If you aren't sure, you can often get a hold of the manufacturer or a local rep for guidance.

Most like Pettit also put out compatibility guides like this : http://www.pettitpaint.com/media/47...ng-compatibility-chart_technical-bulletin.pdf

 

[nquigley]

If you have an ablative paint now, you can simply wash it all off with a pressure washer (done immediately after hauling out), and, assuming you have a barrier coat, and no significant blisters revealed by pressure washing, you can lightly scuff the barrier coat with 80-grit and an orbital sander and paint on whatever paint is best for the water you're in.
I repainted my bottom last week (yes, I do mean "I" painted it), with this paint: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/interlux-ultra-with-biolux
(but, I'm on an inland lake - slime is our enemy, not barnacles, etc.)

One gallon of barrier coat (e.g., Interlux 2000e) or of bottom paint, is plenty for one good coat on a 32-3. I did two coats of each: I was pretty happy with how it turned out ...

 

[Hcard]

If you have an ablative paint now, you can simply wash it all off with a pressure washer (done immediately after hauling out), and, assuming you have a barrier coat, and no significant blisters revealed by pressure washing, you can lightly scuff the barrier coat with 80-grit and an orbital sander and paint on whatever paint is best for the water you're in.
I repainted my bottom last week (yes, I do mean "I" painted it), with this paint: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/interlux-ultra-with-biolux
(but, I'm on an inland lake - slime is our enemy, not barnacles, etc.)

One gallon of barrier coat (e.g., Interlux 2000e) or of bottom paint, is plenty for one good coat on a 32-3. I did two coats of each: I was pretty happy with how it turned out ...

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Great, Thank you for your reply. By the way, beautiful boat!!