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I was just perusing some other web sites and I came across an article talking about bottom paint. I am planning on slipping my boat for the whole summer. I did last summer for 1 month with no problems. What do any of you that slip your boat do to the bottom? And about how much is the expense?

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Here is a product I used in the past. It did a decent job and was easy to apply.

http://www.marinetex.com/PRODUCT%20PAGE_files/All%20EasyOn/EasyOn%20Bottom.htm

One thing about bottoms though. Prepare to clean before you pull it out of the water if it's been in for a while. I used a acid type cleaner called on and off and sprayed it on with a small pump type weed killer tank.

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There are 2 different types of bottom paint, a sealer and anti-fouling. The sealer is a must in my opinion. Gel coat is porous and the fiberglass in your boat will absorb water and over the course of a season it can add a lot of weight to the boat. Anti-fouling is optional, it does help keep the crud off the boat but doesn't stop it. I have been told that there is a big difference between the cheaper brands and the top of the line stuff. It's best not to skimp.

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