[C320-list] Bottom Prep question, East Coast Rendezvous

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Joe,

I suspect we boutght are boats from the same place--Eastern?? I have #582 which is also a '99. Micron Extra has worked very well for me here in Boston--a multi season ablative/copolymer...

I am hoping to avoid the barrier coat route, but I may not have a choice....

Regards,

Jon

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Joseph A Tamucci" <jtamucci at comcast.net> 

> I have the same flaking problem with Andante, hull #619, bought brand new 
> from the dealer in 1999. I originally had ST-50 applied but my current 
> marina uses BOTTOMKOTE which has been applied for the last 4 seasons. I 
> decided this spring I will have the yard sand blast the hull (they actually 
> use a powdered shell mixture) . I assume a barrier coat will then need to 
> be applied to seal the hull? Any suggestions on what paint I should have 
> applied. I live in NE, have the boat at a mooring, and very seldom scrub 
> the bottom. Since marina's up here do not allow us to "paint our own 
> bottoms", I would like to use a multi year paint to save $. 
> 
> BTW: I'm planning on sailing Andante to Mystic for the East Coast 
> Rendezvous Aug 10th - 12th and wonder when the site will be up and running 
> so we can see the schedule and make reservations at Mystic seaport. We're 
> looking forward to reconnecting with all the great people we met in 2005 in 
> Newport. 
> 
> Joe Tamucci