First time owner of a 26x what and how do I for bottom paint

Serenity · Post by **Serenity** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:02 am

The bottom has never had anything on it. I have read lots about bottom prep but am still confused. Could someone please give me a list of where to start and where to finish. Start .ún .... Dewax bottom then what? I will be hauling it to San Carlos Mexico.

yukonbob · Post by **yukonbob** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 7:00 am

Epoxy barrier coat installed as per manufacturers instructions (dewax, sand) then your choice of bottom paint installed as per manufacturers instructions. The hard part is deciding which paint to go with as they all have different attributes.

BOAT · Post by **BOAT** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 10:49 am

I sailed San Carlos as a kid with my dad - it was great.

yukonbob · Post by **yukonbob** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 2:57 pm

Thanks Hamin, dam AC and typing on the phone never really works.

fouz · Post by **fouz** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:31 pm

I had a link to sumners page where he did a really good write up about it. good choices in paint for a trailable boat, the works. Maybe someone can find it or he can chime in.

paul I · Post by **paul I** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 5:38 am

The Interlux site will give you detailed instructions on how to do this.

The hardest part is the sanding. The entire lower hull will need to be blasted or sanded. I used 60 grit on an orbital sander. Followed by cleaner to remove any remaining residue. Then three coats of 2 part epoxy paint and a few coats of anti foul.

Serenity · Post by **Serenity** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:32 pm

Thanks a lot. I ordered the Interprotect 2000 and the Micron CSC. Start tomorrow or the next day with the sanding.
Thx

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First time owner of a 26x what and how do I for bottom paint

First time owner of a 26x what and how do I for bottom paint

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