Bottom Paint 2

[skagit 25]

Was reading over the other bottom paint post and was reminded that I should do the job myself. This will be a first for me.

Any type/brand recommendations for my 25' skagit express?
This sits in water all year in the Columbia River.

Can I get away with pressure wash and paint?

Thanks

[Marty Loken (Norseboater)]

Bottom Paint for Skagit 25

Robert -

After pressure washing the bottom, you could get away with a scuff-sanding of the bottom with abrasive pads--assuming the existing bottom paint is holding and just needs a few fresh coats. (No need to take the old bottom paint down to bare hull, unless it's falling off everywhere and wouldn't make a decent surface for application of the new bottom paint.)

I'd probably use Interlux Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua for the Skagit 25...a hard acrylic antifouling paint that's good for faster hulls.

- Marty

[skagit 25]

Thanks Marty. Having trouble soucing the Aqua locally; have to special order it. Just got a new/used prop for the Skagit; it is a (14 R 8). I am excited to see if there is a performance difference with the new prop.