I was wondering what kind of paint do skippers use in the Chesapeake Bay. Last job for me was Petit Hydro-Coat. 2 gallons only lasted 2 years. Was hoping to get 3 years out of it. Also, when cleaning the bottom, don’t like the sight of all that paint coming off, so was thinking hard paint again. I also have to raise the waterline, soIm leaning towards hard paint this time.
Also, does anyone have experience with that ultrasonic hull device to help stop growth on the bottom? I’m in a remote area, so looking for the most out of the bottom and reducing haulouts.
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Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA
The boat is based in the Northern Chesapeake. Micron CF(an abaltive like Hydro-Coat) was applied last spring and coverage is still looking good. I plan on a bit of touch up this spring, not a full coat.
The features of Coppercoat bottom paint sound applealing (10+ years) but the cost of initial prep and investment in paint are significant.
If you haven't already, do a site search on this topic. I recall reading threads from several years ago.
Bill & Barb
s/v Northern Lights
2002 Catalina 36 MKII #2086
Rock Hall, MD
Northern Chesapeake
We've heard of this stuff (Cupric Oxide) being added to a gallon bottom paint in the Bahamas but not sure what effect that would have on growth or underwater metal parts.
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Copper-Oxide-Cupric-Pound/dp/B004WT3AUC/ref...
Bill Dolan 1990 Catalina C-36 MKI - Hull #1041 'Williwaw'
Std. Rig, Walk Through, Wing Keel
M35, Oberdorfer Conversion,
Home Waters; Charlotte Harbor & The Gulf Islands of Florida
'You are never out of work if you own a boat'
I looked at CopperKote. Not in my budget, and I don’t have time for it. Also my barrier coat is only 6 years old. The HydroCoat lasted 2 years, and worked great. For 2 years, I had no growth, the 2 months after the 2year anniversary, bam, lots of growth. I really liked it, but hoping to get 3 years out of the bottom job. So thinking about Petit Trinidad SR. Any one else used this?
Robert Trinkle
Troubador, 1995 C36 MKII #1433, SR/WK
Universal M35A
Kinsale Harbor Marina
Kinsale, VA