Potential new boat owners

Sarge · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject:

One more comment about bottom painting...

BTW, I agree with Dave on Anna Leigh. If you're only dipping it in the water, I wouldn't bottom paint it.

My comment though has to do with the price. As far as I know, the factory only BOTTOM PAINTS the boat, they don't apply epoxy. Epoxy is the big expense, because it is a major pain to apply.

The debate is whether or not you need to apply epoxy (barrier coat) when the boat is made with vinylester. That's a personal decision. I went with a barrier coat because my boat sits in salt water 24/7/365 and I wanted the extra protection against osmosis. Without barrier paint, the price of bottom paint is much more reasonable.

Alok · Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:11 pm Post subject:

We put epoxy on our Tomcat, for the same reason- in the water full time. The factory does recommend epoxy for the Tomcat, by the way- I asked.

However, vinyester (which is the resin used for the Tomcat, at least on the outer surface of the hull) is relatively blister resistant.

So, one algorithm for the colder climes could be:

1. In cold water for up to a month at a time- nothing necessary.

2. In cold water for more than a month at a time, but will spend at least 50% of time out of the water- bottom paint only. The time out of the water will allow the hull to dry out and discourage blistering.

3. In the water all the time- full court press with epoxy and bottom paint.

One man's opinion...

mark&diana · Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject:

Just to 'close the loop' on the bottom paint discussion. since for the first year we will be keeping the boat in the water (Willamette River), we decided to go a head with the bottom paint. Pictures are posted in our Album under "modifications'.

They first applied Interlux Interprotect (which I understand is 2-part epoxy primer) and then Interlux Micron Extra bottom paint, which contains "Biolux" for antifouling.

mark&diana · Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:49 pm Post subject:

One more 'post' on this thread - Got the boat back today with the new Camperback installed by Bentley's (Milwaukie, Oregon). Very happy with the results. (some pictures posted in our album).

Transducer and paddle wheel installed today - hope to have the boat in the water (Finally) tomorrow.

Then the fun begins!

Dreamer · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:13 am Post subject:

Nice looking set-up! Congratulations! I see you have a trailer. Does that mean we may see you at Bellingham? Hope so..

Roger

mark&diana · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:16 am Post subject:

Unfortunately we need to buy a new rig to tow it Sad

- so for at least for now we are "confined" to the Willamette/Columbia. We're looking forward to venturing up to the Puget Sound as soon as we can and connecting with other CD owners!