Sustitute for bottom paint?

pcbres12 · Post by **pcbres12** » Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:12 pm

As we all know, bottom paint can be very very pricey, I am wondering if any of you know if there is a substitute for bottom paint. my thompson rests on a boat hoist 9 out of 10 times, therefore it is out of the water. Since this is the case, can I just paint the bottom with regular hull paint, or will I still need the bottom paint?

Phill Blank · Post by **Phill Blank** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 4:42 am

pcbres12,

If the boat is not moored in the water there is not much need for bottom paint. Regular hull paint is fine.
Bottom paint is needed when a boat sets in the water all the time when marine growth has a chance to bond to the surface.

Good Luck,

Phill

pcbres12 · Post by **pcbres12** » Fri Jun 04, 2010 10:00 am

Phill Blank wrote:pcbres12,

If the boat is not moored in the water there is not much need for bottom paint. Regular hull paint is fine.
Bottom paint is needed when a boat sets in the water all the time when marine growth has a chance to bond to the surface.

Good Luck,

Phill

Thanks for the help Phill!