[C320-list] What can I do to my bottom?

[David Prudden]

I did 2 coats Interprotect with Micron CSC  3 years ago. No problems since as far as I can see.

David Prudden
#787 

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> On Mar 30, 2017, at 10:30 PM, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Warren
> 
> I've spent the better part of two months researching this topic and others
> related to making our current bottom job project the best it can be.   Our
> boat was soda blasted in January and I've since repaired all of the
> cosmetic issues.   No true blisters here, but for our hull #514 this
> shouldn't be expected because of the vinylester layup.  Lot's of info on
> the forum about this topic.
> 
> We've landed on using a single coat of Interprotect followed by Micron CSC
> which seems to be a very popular combo up here on the Upper Chesapeake.
> This was not an easy decision, there are a few good products out there.   I
> found the Interlux literature on preparation and application however to be
> quite thorough and this was a big plus for me.
> 
>   Assuming you had no issues with your previous bottom paint falling off,
> following the directions on the Interprotect product for prepping the
> gelcoat and over coating with antifouling should go smoothly.  I can't
> speak to compatibility between manufacturers.     We are painting this
> weekend if the current wx outlook holds...fingers crossed.  Unfortunately I
> won't know for certain if my choices were solid until we haul out in
> November.
> 
> FWIW-
> 
> Troy Dunn
> S/V Wonky Dog
> Havre de Grace, MD
> Hull#514
> 
>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 3:13 PM Marek Fluder <marekf at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Warren,
>> 
>> Are you changing the bottom paint?
>> If the same paint goes on I would skip the barrier coat.
>> Just my logic.
>> 
>> On the other hand I did barrier coat on my previous boat and do not have
>> one on my C320.
>> VC17 in both cases as bottom paint sticks better to Interprotect 2000 then
>> to the gel-coat.
>> 
>> 
>> Marek
>> Lake Effect
>> C320 #1028
>> Lake Ontario
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 1:14 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> I hope the subject got your attention.
>>> Two of us recently has our bottoms soda blasted. The question is: whether
>>> to barrier coat or not. The Pettit rep strongly advised to do so claiming
>>> that without, eventually water would get to the gel coat and find places
>> to
>>> infiltrate into the hull, possibly causing blisters. However, my bottom
>> was
>>> never barrier coated and in 22 years of only paint, I have found no
>>> blisters.
>>> 
>>> What does anyone think about the issue? What have you done and what
>>> results have you seen?
>>> 
>>> Warren and Pattie Updike
>>> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
>>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>