Beaching?
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Jimmyt
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Re: Beaching?
Depends somewhat on the type of bottom paint you used.
In any case, it’s like running your bottom onto a sheet of 60 grit sand paper and letting it rub on that (due to each wave or boat wake) for the duration of your beaching.
Better to put out a bow anchor and back in to just off the beach using a stern tie or anchor. But keep it floating.
If you’re really lucky, there will be a sharp shell, piece of concrete, board with a nail, etc hiding just below the sand when you beach.
I like to keep my boat in good condition. So, others may have different opinions.
In any case, it’s like running your bottom onto a sheet of 60 grit sand paper and letting it rub on that (due to each wave or boat wake) for the duration of your beaching.
Better to put out a bow anchor and back in to just off the beach using a stern tie or anchor. But keep it floating.
If you’re really lucky, there will be a sharp shell, piece of concrete, board with a nail, etc hiding just below the sand when you beach.
I like to keep my boat in good condition. So, others may have different opinions.
Jimmyt
P-Cub-Boo
2013 26M, Etec 60, roller Genoa, roller main
Cruising Waters: Mobile Bay, Western Shore, Fowl River
P-Cub-Boo
2013 26M, Etec 60, roller Genoa, roller main
Cruising Waters: Mobile Bay, Western Shore, Fowl River
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Be Free
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Re: Beaching?
Beaching on sand is going to remove paint. Beaching on harder stuff will remove lots of paint.
Bill
2001 26X Simple Interest
Honda BF40D
"If I were in a hurry I would not have bought a sailboat." Me
2001 26X Simple Interest
Honda BF40D
"If I were in a hurry I would not have bought a sailboat." Me
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dlandersson
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Re: Beaching?
Nice point, X's float in 2 feet of water. 
Jimmyt wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 9:46 am Depends somewhat on the type of bottom paint you used.
In any case, it’s like running your bottom onto a sheet of 60 grit sand paper and letting it rub on that (due to each wave or boat wake) for the duration of your beaching.
Better to put out a bow anchor and back in to just off the beach using a stern tie or anchor. But keep it floating.
If you’re really lucky, there will be a sharp shell, piece of concrete, board with a nail, etc hiding just below the sand when you beach.
I like to keep my boat in good condition. So, others may have different opinions.
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C Buchs
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Re: Beaching?
When we stop to take a quick walk, we beach bow in. When we plan to stay a while, we drop the anchor off the bow and tie the stern to shore. We've had the boat for 8 years, the bottom paint was on it when we bought it, and we don't have much left on the bow. This area can be touched up when the boat is on the trailer.
The other area where the bottom paint is gone is around the wheels. I'm thinking of adding some skirts.
Jeff
The other area where the bottom paint is gone is around the wheels. I'm thinking of adding some skirts.
Jeff
