Do I need bottom paint in New England?

[donradcliffe]

Originally Posted by Emouchet

There is a way to avoid the need for paint: Boat must be moving all the time while in water!

You wouldn't say that if you had ever crossed an ocean on one tack, and had to get rid of the gooseneck barnacles above the bottom paint.

[Cadence]

Moving water seems to promote more barnacle growth. They need a fresh source of food passing by them.

[flyingfin]

Dont need any bottom paint when you leave the vessel at a fork lift marina and it will look like new for many years. Fastest way to depreciate any boat is to leave it in salt water 24/7.

[fstbttms]

Originally Posted by flyingfin

Dont need any bottom paint when you leave the vessel at a fork lift marina and it will look like new for many years. Fastest way to depreciate any boat is to leave it in salt water 24/7.

Tell yer tale walkin', stinkpotter.