[Rhodes22-list] Art - bottom paints revisited

[Bill Effros]

Art,

The short answer is "local knowledge".  The problem is that no local has 
tried enough different products to truly be able to tell you which one 
works better than the others.  They can only tell you which doesn't work 
at all.  Practical Sailor is even worse.  They recommend one paint one 
year, and another the next.

Up here in salt water, we have been very successful using Petit (no time 
to check the spelling) ablative slime resistance (SR) products.  I slap 
on (and I do mean slap on) a new coat every year.  Some of it ablates 
off, but there's still plenty left in most places.  The boat comes out 
totally clean in waters notorious for quick and aggressive growth both 
hard and soft.  I recommend the Black bottom paint because the pigment 
must hide the greenish algaecide that is exposed as the paint sloughs off.

You can take the boat out of the water as often as you like, and leave 
it out for as long as you like.  In theory, the rain may cause some of 
the paint to ablate, but in practice, I've never seen that happen.

The paint is very expensive.  But it works.

Bill Effros

Arthur H. Czerwonky wrote:
> Ed,
> I have researched this over many months, content in my post, which you did not keep attached to your reply.  I am really looking for unique owner experience.  Who fully utilizes the portability of the R22, like keeping in the lake for a spell, trail or store on shore for another few months, put in at the coast, etc.  The only manufacturer opinion I have had is for VC two part.  Maximum 'in the water' resistance in salt water is about seven days to avoid buildup, much better than the 2-3 days of one part epoxy.  The surface stays hard, even with repeated in and out of water cycles.  This is from a manufacturer - anyone to refute this?
> Thx,
> Art
>
> -----Original Message-----
>   
>> From: ed kroposki <ekroposki at charter.net>
>> Sent: Mar 10, 2006 7:41 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Art - bottom paints revisited
>>
>> Art:
>>     This list has been around a number of years, unlike you.  You need to
>> request that Bill Effros give you special instructions on past discussions.
>> And it would be appropriate to learn by what ever means how to research the
>> archives.  We are waiting for you to become the resident guru on sailboat
>> bottom paints...
>>   	However, since we cannot get you to even routinely change the
>> subject line, I guess we will have to spoon feed you.  On Lake Hartwell we
>> use a Micron product that is bug killing and ablative.  It works reasonably
>> well for boats like mine and Rummy's that stay in the water most of the
>> time.  As for dry sailing, I think that you need to study all the
>> alternatives and report your findings to the list.
>>   	In the past this subject has gotten good discussion.  The products,
>> companies, and our uses change so now is a good time for you to present a
>> summary of the current information.  Have at it...
>>     Here is some WEB information for you to start with:
>> http://www.nationalpaintsupply.com/vsite/vnavsite/page/directory/0,10853,468
>> 2-123267-124574-nav-list,00.html
>> and make your own here:
>> http://www.epoxyproducts.com/2_fillers.html
>> and an alternative product distributor:
>> http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/to;ID;,Paints
>> or look thru Todd's favorite:
>> http://www.mcmaster.com/
>> and a Florida source:
>> http://www.boatbuildercentral.com/categories.php?id=3
>>
>> 	Since you are a prolific poster, we can expect an initial summary by
>> Sunday, right?
>>
>> Ed K
>> Greenville, SC, USA
>>    
>>
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