Bottom Job - Page 2

TritonSailor · 18-08-2009, 20:02

I'm currently working the bottom of the boat, well I'm working alot of things, but the bottom is a priority. I sanded the whole bottom bare to gelcoat, it had 15 years of old hard paint that chipping away. There is a lot of cracking and pits in the gelcoat which I have begun filling with West System resin and low density. After I did the whole bottom, I was thinking of putting on about 4 gallons of Interprotect 2000E, alternating colors between gray and white. I have been told by some people at the marina that it isn't necessary and a waste of time, just whip some bottom paint on it and go. I wanted to get some info here since I'm surrounded by people who have far more experience than I. Any Advise would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jeff

18-08-2009, 20:02	#1
TritonSailor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CT Boat: Pearson Triton 28'6" S/V Alcyone Posts: 88	Bottom Job I'm currently working the bottom of the boat, well I'm working alot of things, but the bottom is a priority. I sanded the whole bottom bare to gelcoat, it had 15 years of old hard paint that chipping away. There is a lot of cracking and pits in the gelcoat which I have begun filling with West System resin and low density. After I did the whole bottom, I was thinking of putting on about 4 gallons of Interprotect 2000E, alternating colors between gray and white. I have been told by some people at the marina that it isn't necessary and a waste of time, just whip some bottom paint on it and go. I wanted to get some info here since I'm surrounded by people who have far more experience than I. Any Advise would be appreciated. Thanks Jeff

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