Tagged: paint

80 Grit

In spite of cold and windy weather conditions that seemed more like early March than late April, spring commissioning efforts began this weekend and 80 grit seemed to be the right roughness for attacking the old bottom paint. If you've ever sanded a bottom, you know what a dirty job it can be. Toxic anti-fouling paint dust not only gets on the hull and clothing, but also into your eyes, ears, and throat. Naturally, you wear protective clothing, goggles, and a respirator, but still the fine particles seem to find a way through. And if you're "lucky" enough to have your boat [...]

April 26th, 2015|

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.

March 31st, 2010|