[Alberg30] barrier bottom protection

[Mike Lehman]

I wouldn't mess with it, especially since you only plan to keep the boat in 
the water for 9 months a year. Many of us keep our boats in the water years 
on end. The best blister protection, in my opinion, is to haul the boat each 
year and give it a chance to dry. If you had evidence of problems, I would 
go with a barrier coat.


----Original Message Follows----
From: J Bergquist <j at ship.saic.com>
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Subject: [Alberg30] barrier bottom protection
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 14:42:56 -0400

I am in the process of preparing my bottom for going into the water, and I 
am wondering if it is worth my time and money to sand all the way down to 
original gelcoat and do a barrier coat of some epoxy-based paint in order to 
ensure that the bottom will be well protected. The boat has been out of the 
water for 2 years, so I know that the whole hull is totally dry. There is a 
part of me that says this is a great opportunity which I won't have again in 
the near future (since I plan to keep the boat in the water at least 9 
months per year), and that I should take advantage of it. However, there is 
another part of me that says 'if she doesn't have blisters after 36 years, 
she's probably not going to get them in another 20 years'. Does anybody have 
any advice, experience, or opinions on this subject?

Thanks

J Bergquist
Calliope #287
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