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Todd Frye
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Initially Posted - 03/24/2003 :  18:41:04  Show Profile
When I pulled the boat out last fall, I noticed a split in the leading and trailing edges of my factory rudder (88, SR, SK). I have let the rudder dry out, inside, over the winter and have now set fiberglass tape into an application of epoxy along the length of both edges.Things are fairing up quite nicely and I would like to repaint the whole rudder in a gloss white enamel or ??. I will probably not do bottom paint below the waterline. Any suggestions on a gloss white paint that you have found to work well, below the water line, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Todd Frye
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ronrryan
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Response Posted - 03/24/2003 :  19:53:33  Show Profile
My assumption is that you trailor the boat and she does not stay in the water more than the day trip. Years back the Practical Sailor recommended a couple coats of a silicone/ alkyd paint, (i.e.: Easypoxy) as a base for bottom paint or a base for in-and-out boats. However, I stipulate that once a one day outage for trailer repair turned into a six day debacle waiting for trialer parts, and I had such a crop of little barnacles that caused me unspeakable anguish and work, so be careful what you wish for, as the song says, god bless, ron srsk #2343 Orion SW FL
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  08:06:59  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
If you plan on painting the entire thing take a look at using some interlux 2000 barrier coat, then go with a white bottom paint.

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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  08:39:42  Show Profile
Ron and the group... you just raised an interesting issue for me... I have a c250 that has always been trailered... and never has been bottom painted. I cruise it on the Great Lakes for as much as 2-3 weeks with nothing more than a waxed hull.

I've been planning the Bahamas cruise in April...which will be about 12-14 days in the water. You caught my attention... am I in trouble with a waxed bottom for that duration in the Bahamas?



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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  12:18:49  Show Profile
Todd,

IF you keep the boat in the water you would probably want an antifouling paint. I agree you should first finish it with a barrier coat, and then overpaint with the paint you choose. I like Interlux, Micron Extra with Biocide (?), This season is the fourth and I haven't had a thought of repainting the whole thing, only occassional touch-ups.

Don Peet
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The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY
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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  12:20:32  Show Profile
Arlyn,

My gut tells me that for a realatively short stay you would have no trouble sailing the Bahamas with your waxed bottom. Might be good to discuss the idea with someone more knowledgeable than me. Hope others reply to your question.

Don Peet
c25, 1665, osmepneo, sr/wk
The Great Sacandaga Lake, NY
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 03/25/2003 :  13:41:52  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
If your only in the Salt water for a month or even two your fine. If the bottom picks up any slime or growth just dive over and clean it off with a dobie pad or brush. No sense going to any trouble for such a short period.

Doug&Ruth
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Tacoma Wa.
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