[alberg30] bottom cleaning

Jim,

I'd advise not putting on a barrier coat unless you've really dried
out the hull.  I think one reason that the Albergs don't blister is
that the gelcoat is relatively porous.  I've heard of bad blistering
*after* barrier coating, and think it's due to sealing in moisture.
My advise is to be very careful and not create a problem where one
doesn't exist.  It would be worth checking with a moisture meter
before doing any work.

 - George

> Miabarchet at aol.com said:
> 
> I know Albergs are not very susceptible to blistering but I feel if I manage 
> to get her stripped I should barrier coat the bottom. I am planning to use 
> West System epoxy with barrier additive. Any other thoughts you might have 
> about stripping and barrier coating would be appreciated. 
> 
>     Thanks,
>      Jim Allocco

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