[C320-list] Bottom Paint

[Warren Updike]

Our marina was required to install a catch basin to capture the effluent
from power washing the bottom.  This upped our haul-out fees by $100.  Plus,
they are now reduced to a single stream process of hauling, washing, and
cradling each boat where before all power washing was a separate process
once the boats were cradled. 

This is what the future holds for all of us.  More government intervention
in our lives.  I'm all in favor of efforts to improve the environment; but,
a balanced approach is not in the cards.  The big boys (developers and
farmers,) will continue to press for their advantage; and, politicians will
pander to where the money is.  So, what else is new.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: Gene Helfman [mailto:genehelfman at gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 2:26 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bottom Paint

Here in Washington State they've basically made it impossible for owners to
do a thorough bottom painting that involves sanding and grinding because of
environmental regs (e.g., complete enclosure of the project and controlled
wash down disposal). Have you checked with Dana Point Marina on this?

gene

On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 10:18 AM, Jeff Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:

> We're getting ready to haul out our boat in Dana Point Marina where we 
> keep her and going to paint the bottom and replace the instrument pods.
>  Are there any good "how-to" manuals or videos available that cover 
> the preparation work (i.e. sanding) and grinding and filling any 
> blisters on the bottom?  Any suggestions where to start is 
> appreciated, we've never done it before.  Thanks.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jeffrey Brown
> (949) 350-5123
>
>
>
>
>


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