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ok guys after a long time im going to paint the bottom but i would like to know what my friends would recommend. i am going to keep it on my traier so i need to know what paint would be good for launchng and going back on the trailer, some thing good for a trailerable boat thanks
 
I used Sherwin Williams Tile-Clad HS epoxy on the 250 Sportsman. Its tough as nails. But pricey. Each component is $108 (two components, part a and part b mixed 1:1). But you will have two gallons of paint. I rolled it on then tipped it and it looked great. Just my 0.02.

It was a better paint than the interlux perfection in my opinion.
 
I've been researching bottom paints myself lately. At this point I think I'm going with the sterling paint system. I keep my boat on a trailer as well but the idea of blisters if I leave my boat in the water for a long weekend has me a bit freaked out.

Can anybody add to this concern with using a topside paint on the bottom?
 
why would you paint a bottom on a boat that is going to live on a trailer? not being wise guy, just wondering if i am missing something. i've keep mine in the water for as long as 2 weeks at a time with no problems.
 
Interlux VC performance epoxy. Thats whats going on mine. I have researched for the past 4 weeks and this product has had great reviews on all the forums im on and great reviews on the internet. I was told by the Interlux rep that you can paint the bottom with a Brightside interlux paint and keep it in the water for 4 to 5 days with no issues.
 
phatdaddy said:
why would you paint a bottom on a boat that is going to live on a trailer? not being wise guy, just wondering if i am missing something. i've keep mine in the water for as long as 2 weeks at a time with no problems.
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I totally agree with Phatdaddy. My 78' V20 has no bottom paint and has lived her whole life on a trailer or in the water.. Look at the my avatar. Not a single blister. If your bottom is already painted that's one thing, but if it's not, and she's going to live her life on a trailer then don't paint her...just a cleaning, wax and buff every now and then will keep her looking like new.

My 96 V21 was bottom painted by the PO... and it's not in the budget for this year, but next year she'll get soda blasted and sealed and get rid of that potentially performance robbing paint.

Besides, they just look so much better with a clean, bare hull.... (Kinda like a woman) :love:
 
the bottom was painted before and now i always keep her on a trailer but it looks horrible so i want to paint the bottom for purely cosmetic reasons
 
steplift20 said:
the bottom was painted before and now i always keep her on a trailer but it looks horrible so i want to paint the bottom for purely cosmetic reasons
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OK, so it's already got paint on it, so you're choices are getting the paint removed or making it nice. Difficult situation, because if you paint it with the wrong paint you might have a compatability problem with the present paint. Some paints are designed to leach during their lifespan. The leaching of the chemicals helps prevent growth of barnicles etc on your hull. These paints are used mostly for boats that live in slips all year. So if you have that kind of paint on already, then you may need to use that kind of paint again. Talk to your paint pro where you buy the paint for any compatibility issues.
If it were me and I was painting my hull I'd go with any of the epoxy paints or plastic based paints that are out there. They are all good and what you want is a nice smooth hard finish that will stand up to the launching and retrieving of the boat on the trailer. :head:
 
Ive always used International Interthane 990. Ive used it over the years on about 6 boats, topside and bottom. One left in the water on vacation for a week with no problems..just the regular staining a cleaning took care of.

Its tough, high gloss and where I get it locally at a Industrial marine supply runs $60-$75 a gallon depending on color. If prepped correctly Id put it up against imron, awlgrip or any of these overpriced marine paints. It is what will be going on my current project as well.
 
If it's cosmetics and durability you're after, there is a SAILBOAT epoxy paint Spareparts has spoken about...leaves a good, slick surface and hard enough to resist trailer loading....hopefully he'll see this and tell us exactly what paint it is...I'm sure you know, you'll have to sand the existing bottom paint, then PRIME, then apply the finish coat...and probably at least two coats of finish coat...if yer doin' it all yourself, you got a job ahead of you...:clap:
 
My v20 already has bottom paint on it that starting to fade and peel. I would like to simply remove it and go without paint as it will be trailered. How hard is bottom paint to remove? What steps do you need ot take? I have heard of folks sandblasting it with baking soda, but what does that do to the underlying gel coat?
 
reelapeelin said:
If it's cosmetics and durability you're after, there is a SAILBOAT epoxy paint Spareparts has spoken about...leaves a good, slick surface and hard enough to resist trailer loading....hopefully he'll see this and tell us exactly what paint it is...I'm sure you know, you'll have to sand the existing bottom paint, then PRIME, then apply the finish coat...and probably at least two coats of finish coat...if yer doin' it all yourself, you got a job ahead of you...:clap:
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Interlux brand have an ablative called Performance epoxy which was made for fiberglass hulled racers that stay in the water, and they have a non-ablative called VC performance epoxy which does not have any anti fouling qualities but is a great paint for trailered boats. Pettit also makes a product called VIVID which i hear is good paint also. All these paints mentioned come in many colors.

I painted the ALBEMARLE with brightside by Interlux on the sides it has held up well which leads me to the point while doing my research on brightside, interlux said you can paint your bottom with it but your boat truelly limited on how long it can stay in the water, I dont trust it. Its seem to soft to paint bottom side with.
 
Zarkohl said:
My v20 already has bottom paint on it that starting to fade and peel. I would like to simply remove it and go without paint as it will be trailered. How hard is bottom paint to remove? What steps do you need ot take? I have heard of folks sandblasting it with baking soda, but what does that do to the underlying gel coat?[/QUOT

sandblasting is very abrasive, but soda blasting on the other hand is only abrasive enough to remove the soft bottom paint and not harm the gelcoat.
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Zarkohl said:
My v20 already has bottom paint on it that starting to fade and peel. I would like to simply remove it and go without paint as it will be trailered. How hard is bottom paint to remove? What steps do you need ot take? I have heard of folks sandblasting it with baking soda, but what does that do to the underlying gel coat?
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Soda blasting is the only way to remove bottom paint safely. Keep in mind that after it's gone (the paint) you will still need to reseal the bottom.
 
Any type of a true albative will wear off easily, that is what it is designed to do. Not the best for a trailer'd boat.

I painted my bottom with pettit vivid white, its a hybrid paint.

It could use some touch-ups now, but still looks great a couple seasons later...

ok, I think this pic is from a year or two ago...

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rkc
 
Road King Cole said:
Any type of a true albative will wear off easily, that is what it is designed to do. Not the best for a trailer'd boat.

I painted my bottom with pettit vivid white, its a hybrid paint.

It could use some touch-ups now, but still looks great a couple seasons later...

ok, I think this pic is from a year or two ago...

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rkc
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RKC that is on sweet looking rig you have there. That VIVID looks really good on there. Doesnt that VIVID paint kind of wear off like a bar of soap? constantly keeping fresh paint on the surface?
 
If youre going to paint the bottom Why not use automotive paint?
4 years ago I removed everything on my transom, filled, patched the holes sanded it down and had it painted with automotive paint.
We have brackish water here so we get a yellow water stain. when I come home I just break out the water hose and rinse the yellow water stain off.
It still looks new no scratches or fading or chipping

When I decide to paint the entire hull I'll do it in automotive paint.
My 2 cents worth.
 
garagenc said:
If youre going to paint the bottom Why not use automotive paint?
4 years ago I removed everything on my transom, filled, patched the holes sanded it down and had it painted with automotive paint.
We have brackish water here so we get a yellow water stain. when I come home I just break out the water hose and rinse the yellow water stain off.
It still looks new no scratches or fading or chipping

When I decide to paint the entire hull I'll do it in automotive paint.
My 2 cents worth.
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When I saw you'd weighed in on this post w/your background I figured we were gonna get some special deep dark secret sauce to finish our Vs with...and danged if I wasn't right...car paint...who'd have figured....:head:
 
Kracker Jack said:
RKC that is on sweet looking rig you have there. That VIVID looks really good on there. Doesnt that VIVID paint kind of wear off like a bar of soap? constantly keeping fresh paint on the surface?
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There's a couple spots where it could us a touch up now, but it holds up pretty good. It does not rub off like an ablative.

It looks good from that angle...

rkc
 
Has anyone tried using the Kleen-Strip fiberglass paint stripper on there V20? I bought a gallon and I'm just about to try it to use it this coming weekend to start stripping my bottom due to the paint being old and nasty looking. I read in some other forums about some people having success with it and others saying that it was garbage. I would rather "cheat" a little if the stripper works than to spend hours sanding.

West Marine sells it for 28.99 a gallon.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...hanintel_google&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=265651
 
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