[C320-list] Barrier Coat On 320

[Jeffrey Kapec]

Hello Jack

 

We purchased a 20 vintage 320 (hull 718) in 2006.  The bottom paint was
partially peeling off the boat.  She was on the hard for 2 years.  We
scrapped and sanded the hull carefully  (with a vacuum attached to the
sander).  We hand removed the bottom paint so as not to erode the vinylester
layer.  I applied epoxy barrier coat as a precaution.  I did so because my
previous C-30 had a pronounced case of blisters and that was one heck of a
project to correct.  After applying the barrier epoxy we applied a Petite
Hydrocoat ablative bottom coat.    That was the best decision ever.  In New
England that ablative will last for two seasons and as it wears it thins
down evenly so that after two seasons a light sanding is all that is
required for a recoat.  The bottom is smooth/beautiful.  Never have to
scrape and remove the bottom paint.  No ugly patches of buildup.  

 

Petite Suite

 

Jeffrey Kapec

 

Tanaka Kapec Design Group

11 Brookfield St.   Norwalk, CT 06851

203.846.3666

 

www.tkdg.com