[Public-List] VC-17

[J B Knapp]

How do you think the VC-17 would work on 22-25 ft boats that stay in the 
water (fresh water lakes) most of the time, but may be trailered to 
other lakes on occasions?  What about boats under 20 feet that stay on a 
trailer except when in use?

Bart Knapp

On 3/18/2011 10:03 AM, John Birch wrote:
> On the Great Lakes, VC 17 is the way to go. No need for annual recoats 
> as the paint does not oxidize out of the water. Just touch up any wear 
> spots and apply a new coat every 4-5 years. Virtually no buildup. The 
> Copper content is only 17%, it is the Teflon in it that makes it work 
> so well. Paint is useless in saltwater, not sure how well it would 
> work in the brackish waters of the Northern Chesapeake, but I suspect, 
> not that well.
>
> Anyway, if you are on the Great Lakes and not planning to cruise 
> south, it is the preferred paint of choice.
>
> My .02 anyway
>
> ATB y'all
>
> John
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rod Symmes" <weatherhelm at hotmail.com>
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>> And I forgot to mention - no sanding before the new coat each spring 
>> as long as it is perfectly clean.
>> It is such a thin product that after 4 seasons there is no detectable 
>> buildup.  I hope I live and sail long enough to have to worry about 
>> buildup (-;
>>
>> Cheers,   Rod
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