[C320-list] Bottom painting

[Mike Paris]

Thanks for the responses so far. As I mentioned earlier, my diver  
lists my bottom paint condition as  "Good: 85%-70% Anti-Fouling." At  
what point should I have it repainted?

Thanks,
Mike P
734

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On Oct 28, 2009, at 9:35 AM, "Jerry Clayton" <jsea at prodigy.net> wrote:

> Mike,
>
>    My boat is also located in So. Cal, and the original bottom paint  
> lasted 4 1/2 years. It had Pettit Trinidad on it.  I had the same  
> paint put on when I had it repainted last summer.  I believe they no  
> longer make Trinidad now and that it has been replaced with Trinidad  
> SR.
>    From talking with boatyards, and other boat owners I think the  
> normal repainting time is about every 3 years in our area.
>    Your dive service is a good source to keep you advised of the  
> condition of the paint.
>    While she is out of the water have the yard check the cutlass  
> bearing, and the rudder for excessive play.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry
> #988 (2004)
> Marina Del Rey, Ca
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Paris" <mparis495 at gmail.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 5:58 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Bottom painting
>
>
> When do I need to re-paint the bottom? I've owned the boat 2 1/2  
> years and haven't had to do it yet. It was painted by the previous  
> owner just before the sale. I'm in Southern California so the boat  
> is in the water year-round. The diver that cleans the bottom listed  
> the paint condition as "Good: 85%-70% Anti-Fouling" last week.
>
> Secondly, what paint would you recommend? Also, any other things I  
> should be asking or considering when having it done.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike P
> #734