Tagged: bottom paint
Bottom Painting
In this neck of the woods, an integral part of the spring commissioning process is bottom painting. It’s a good revenue source for the yards, but not many DIYers enjoy the painting process. If you’re actually involved in the process, take solace in fact that antifouling paint prevents growth on the hull, props, and running surfaces, which greatly enhances late season performance. There are a lot of options, so, get the right paint and tools, and use them properly to ensure your boat performs smartly and efficiently throughout the upcoming season.
Trailer Gymnastics
It's that time of year again and springtime commissioning is in high gear. The checklist outlines a number of different activities from hull washing to zinc replacement. One of the more challenging and messier jobs is bottom painting. Now, a smooth-bottom boat on jack stands is one thing, however, a deep-V, with aggressive running strakes, on a roller trailer is a whole different deal. To paint a trailer-bound deep-V you have to painstakingly brush around each and every trailer roller, as you can’t get close enough with the paint roller; and, you have to do this either fully flat on [...]
Smart Boating 166 – Antifouling Paint
The antifouling paint show illuminates how to select and apply paint to ensure safety and performance. Boaters will learn about the different paint "families", safety equipment, tools, and useful application tips.
Smart Boating 117 – Bottom Paint
This show informs the viewer of the various bottom paint alternatives and how to properly apply the paint for best results.
Smart Boating 74 – Bottom Paint – Part 2
This show highlights how to select and apply the right bottom paint to ensure safety and economical performance.
Smart Boating 73 – Bottom Paint – Part 1
This show, the first part of a two part series, focuses on the important factors to consider when selecting bottom paint, and how to properly apply it to ensure it works as effectively as possible.