[C320-list] Bottom Paint for Dana Point (was: no subject)

[Bruce Heyman]

Peter,
How long do you let the paint cure before you sand with 220?
Thanks,
Bruce
Somerset #671 So Cal

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Peter Clancy
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 7:02 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bottom Paint for Dana Point (was: no subject)

Petit Trinidad SR is the bottom paint of choice here in South Florida with
our extreme fouling conditions and warm waters. I've used Trinidad and
Trinidad SR several times and usually get about two years between bottom
jobs.  I apply two coats to the bottom and a third coat at the water line
and leading edges of the bow, rudder and keel. I've consistently used
between 1 1/2 to 2 gallons. West Marine gets $ 220/gal but I buy it at the
local boatyard for $ 185/gal. Since we also race, I go lightly over the
newly painted  bottom with 220 grit wet sandpaper. This probably nets me a
whole 1/100 of a knot but I often see the really serious local racers doing
this to their boats. Good luck!

Peter Clancy
AROBAN  C320  #222
Miami, FL






----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bruce Heyman<mailto:BruceHeyman at cox.net> 
  To: 'C320-List'<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
  Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 11:45 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bottom Paint for Dana Point (was: no subject)


  Gary,
  We are in Slip J25 on the Island side.  I didn't get a quote from Dana
Point
  Ship Yard but I know We$T Marine get's $220 per gallon and as near as I
can
  tell it takes about two gallons per coat.
  We are members of DWYC; it would be great if we could meet up for dinner
  and/or drinks when we get back to CA, 949-289-8400.
  Best,
  Bruce
  Somerset #671 SoCal

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  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Gary Malcolmson
  Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 11:19 AM
  To: C320-List
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bottom Paint for Dana Point (was: no subject)

  Hello Bruce,

  We keep our boat in Dana Point also.  Our dealer (in Marina del Rey) put 
  on Pettit Trinidad when our boat was new, back in Nov-2002.  We're still 
  on the original paint but my guess is were getting close to needing 
  new.  I'm not sure if they used the Trinidad 'SR' or some other version; 
  sorry I don't have that info.  Have you considered waiting to paint 
  until the boat is here?  Something comes to mind in that you want to 
  splash the boat without leaving the paint exposed to air too long.  From 
  what I'm hearing from my dock neighbors, a bottom paint job will run 
  about $1000 at Dana.

  Have you got a slip yet?  If you need any suggestions for service 
  providers (diver, riggers, canvas, etc) just drop me a note.

  Good Luck on your move and hope to hear from you once you're here.

  PS, I have a great photo of Dana Point from the air with Catalina Island 
  in the background.  If you'd like a digital copy, let me know and I'll 
  email it to you directly.

  Regards,
  Gary Malcolmson
  C310 #230 "Rhythm"

  bruceheyman at cox.net<mailto:bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
  > Before we ship Somerset (hull 671) from Florida to her new home in Dana
  Point, CA we will be giving her a new coat of bottom paint.  She currently
  is wearing Pettit Trinidad SR.  Any recommendations would be much
  appreciated?  We race a few times a year but like to sail fast even when
  cruising and have the bottom cleaned by a diver monthly.
  > Thanks,
  > Bruce and Diane
  > Soon to be: Somerset #671 Dana Point, CA
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