[Rhodes22-list] Bottom paint questions

[Michael Corley]

Not sure what GB uses, but I am going on my fourth season here on the
Southern Chesapeake since GB last redid my bottom.  I store it on the
trailer each winter, Dec - May.  The better quality the paint and the more
coats -  the longer between bottom painting.  Practical sailor has written
extensively about bottom paints.
I think you should ask other local sailors what they use in your area.

Mike Corley
S/V Ranger

On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 9:50 AM eric w. smith via Rhodes22-list <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> Folks,
> I have a 1995 Rhodes 22 which I purchased from GB in 2004.  It was fully
> "recycled" at that time.  In 2015, after several years of freshwater use, I
> sent her back to GB for a full cleanup: new gel coat, bottom paint, sails,
> etc.  Thereafter, she sailed only in fresh water until 2019
> Last year I retired and moved to Florida.  My boat is now docked in the
> brackish and salt waters of the Indian River Lagoon/Fort Pierce Inlet on
> the Treasure Coast. we day sail in the Atlantic, just few miles out. I have
> a regular service for once a month in-water bottom cleaning which seems to
> hold the bottom growth in check.
> My questions are related to a new paint job for the bottom.  How long do
> GB or you knowledgeable Rhodies suggest before a new paint job?  Does GB
> use ablative paint or some other hybrid?  How many coats are recommended?
> Your thoughts will be appreciated.
> Eric Smiths/v Red Mistress
>