recommended bottom coat paint salt water

[seaesta]

it was recommended by interlux people that i use micron csc paint 3 coats, i sail in eastern canada salt water, lots of potential slime growth if i use inferior product. has anyone used this product and what is your opinion,

[DaveB]

Down here in Florida we use the CSC but only two coats, you can leave your boat on a trailer for a month or so and it still works,every mo. or when it starts to slime while boat is in water just lightly remove the slime and the bottom coat will lightly wash off exposeing the new bottom coat for protection.
This isn't the best bottom paint for boats doing 15 knots all the time.
Micron may be a better choice if getting the best speed is your choice.
Dave

it was recommended by interlux people that i use micron csc paint 3 coats, i sail in eastern canada salt water, lots of potential slime growth if i use inferior product. has anyone used this product and what is your opinion,

[Night Sailor]

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[R Rae]

I have been using Interlux 'bottomcoat XXX" for about 5 years and at $80 per gallon am quite happy with the results.
Of course my boating never exceeds 10 mph, otherwise my ablative coating (and me!!) might not withstand the shock.......

I just spoke with the Interlux people 2 days ago and they priced the Micron stuff at $235 per gal, or $265 shipped...........Pricey......IMHO

[parrothead]

The salt level in the upper Chesapeake isn't very high, but I've been quite pleased with the performance of Interlux Micron Extra (with Biolux) over the past 2 years- it's a true multi-season paint, except where touch-up is required due to trailer scuffs. It's $202/gallon including shipping from WholesaleMarine.com [I just purchased a gallon from them on eBay for under $200].

[CFCassidy]

Sailing in Narragansett Bay, RI (should be similar to eastern Canada salt content wise). The first year, I used Micron CSC. I later used West Marine brand ablative without a bio inhibitor. I use to put 2 coats on, then use the rest of the paint to triple coat the high wear areas (bow and near the water line). I think the WM brand wears better.

I did it every other year for the first 6, then haven't done it since and still have a good coating. (Boat is now on its 10th season). Of course, now I'm in fresh water and may let it wear down all the way.