Bottom Paint

[GLF]

I have a fiberglass boat that will be slipped all season. I need to repaint the bottom before it is put in the water in the spring.

Any particular brand of paint I should get or avoid?

How often should the bottom need to be repainted?

What sort of prep work should I do before I paint it?

[Dv8oR]

I know you could have found this too, but I've seen this guy actually do the work. He's a little, um, whats the word, weird, but does nice boat work.

This should take you to the place with 3 topics (well 4 but painting a new hull isn't an option here.)
1.Introduction and starting the process
2.Applying ablative anti-fouling paint
3.Epoxy Barrier coats

I have a friend with a 30fter slipped in Muskegon that does it every year to his and I'll have to ask him your questions and relay!

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dssb/episode/0,2046,DIY_14307_25811,00.html

[GLF]

Thanks for the imformation Tim!

[shu9265]

I keep my 24' in the water all season also. I use the copper based bottom paint from Boat US. I usually power wash it at the end of the season, then again in the spring let it dry and then I roll it on.
I also clean and repaint my outdrive at the same time.

[captain_crabass]

Dont mean to sound like a used car salesman, but, trust me if you ever use this you wont even think about another paint, and , NO, I dont own the company either,lol
http://supershipbottom.com/