[Public-list] Bottom Paint

[Mike Lehman]

Bill,

This depends on the type of paint. If you use a hard paint, the toxins 
(anti-fouling agents) leech out of the paint over time and leave the 
pigments behind. Ablative paints sluff off and when the paint is gone so are 
the anti-fouling properties.

For years I have been using Interlux Microm CSC which is an ablative paint, 
and I usually get 2 years of service from my paint. Other folks have gotten 
more.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Bill Ydel" <bill at ydelco.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: "Public-List at Alberg30.Org" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Subject: [Public-list] Bottom Paint
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 10:05:21 -0500

SallyB #441 is in the water year round in Charleston, SC. I did a bottom job
in 2004 and have a diver clean the bottom every 60 days. On his last invoice
he indicated that the paint was poor. My problem is that there is no longer
a "do it yourself" yard in the Charleston area. We had one but it was sold
and changed their policy. To get the bottom done is about $1,200. Needless
to say I would like to postpone that expense as long as possible.
After all that, I do have a question. Since I get the bottom cleaned anyway,
is there a downside to not having fresh antifouling paint?? Does the
antifouling paint provide some type on protection that I need to be
concerned about.

Merry Christmas to all, I hope that you have a wonderful Holiday season

Bill Ydel

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