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

[Kirk McCullough]

Joe

Bottomkote is the least expensive of the Interlux range of bottom paints. 
The Micron CSC or Micron  Extra will last 2 seasons or more. I put on 2 
coats of CSC and can easily get 2 years out here on the west coast.

Kirk McCullough
Boomerang #124
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph A Tamucci" <jtamucci at comcast.net>
To: "C320 LIST POST" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bottom Prep question, East Coast Rendezvous


>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
>
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