Posted by Max Lent (maxlent@…>)
Hi,
I presume that most Freedom 21s came with anti-fouling paint applied
and that most owners continued to use the same paint. What type of
paint might that be?
I’ve heard that you can’t successfully applied a different type over
another and that some types don’t work well for trailered boats. Any
thoughts?
Thanks,
Max
Posted by Nick Marino (blueraven1@…>)
Max,
Usually new boats are not delivered with bottom paint.
There are many articles re anti-fouling paint on the internet. My
thoughts:
First thing you need to do is to evaluate the condition of your bottom
and keel. Have the boat yard pressure wash when you haul out or if on
a trailer you will need to pressure wash her. If there are blisters or
peeling, you will need to repair them.
Try to contact the previous owner to find out what paint was last
used. If you find out then it will be much easier to determine
compatibility of the various paints. Talk to the locals for advice on
paints for your area. I have always used Interlux products but other
brands are also good. Read the directions on the can on how to apply
the new paint.
Two years ago I had the yard strip 22years of paint off my boat. I
then applied two coats of Interlux 2000E epoxy followed by two coats of
Interlux Micron Extra. This year, her bottom was in good shape so I
applied two coats of Micron 66 which is a long lasting self polishing
copolymer that is formulated to provide powerful anti-fouling
performance without using TBT (Tin based paint) However, Micron can
only be used in salt water but does not lose its capability if the boat
is put on a trailer.
After seeing what you guys have to go through on the east coast I
really feel lucky being on Puget Sound. My yard bill was $126 for
haul/block/return, $42 for pressure wash, $25 Environmental, $63 for 3
lay days = $276 including Tax. Then add my one gallon of Micron 66
paint at $225. Soo Grand Total of $500.00 plus my free labor.
Nick Marino
“Blue Raven” #295
— In freedom21@yahoogroups.com, “Max Lent” <maxlent@…> wrote:
Hi,
I presume that most Freedom 21s came with anti-fouling paint applied
and that most owners continued to use the same paint. What type of
paint might that be?I’ve heard that you can’t successfully applied a different type over
another and that some types don’t work well for trailered boats. Any
thoughts?Thanks,
Max
Posted by Max Lent (maxlent@…>)
Nick,
Thank you for the great advice.
I’m about to trailer my boat to the Pugent Sound to have the work
done. 
Max
Posted by emmylou307 (emmylou307@…>)
Hi - Emmylou has been a salt water, no trailer boat all these years. Her bottom
has Petit
Trinidad yard applied 2005. We will be continuing with the Petit.
Nxt week she will be towed to the travlelift, mast unstepped, hauled,
power-washed and
put on the transport truck May 1. We will be there, as well as our surveyor to
look at her
bottomsides.
More soon! Sean / Vivian
(PS - We left a biz card on “Free Lance” hull 253 and her thrilled new owner has
been
writing of his adventures on the Chesapeake: "Brought Freelance up from
Chestertown
under sail made 63 miles in 13 hrs.I thought the boat was very fast and other
then
dodging container ships once I cleared the Chester River the sail was a blast.
I’ve had 13
other boats - it’s a keeper.I hope you enjoy your boat this summer. Freelance
#253.
Hances Point Yacht Club North East MD.)
— In freedom21@yahoogroups.com, “Nick Marino” <blueraven1@…> wrote:
Max,
Usually new boats are not delivered with bottom paint.
There are many articles re anti-fouling paint on the internet. My
thoughts:First thing you need to do is to evaluate the condition of your bottom
and keel. Have the boat yard pressure wash when you haul out or if on
a trailer you will need to pressure wash her. If there are blisters or
peeling, you will need to repair them.Try to contact the previous owner to find out what paint was last
used. If you find out then it will be much easier to determine
compatibility of the various paints. Talk to the locals for advice on
paints for your area. I have always used Interlux products but other
brands are also good. Read the directions on the can on how to apply
the new paint.Two years ago I had the yard strip 22years of paint off my boat. I
then applied two coats of Interlux 2000E epoxy followed by two coats of
Interlux Micron Extra. This year, her bottom was in good shape so I
applied two coats of Micron 66 which is a long lasting self polishing
copolymer that is formulated to provide powerful anti-fouling
performance without using TBT (Tin based paint) However, Micron can
only be used in salt water but does not lose its capability if the boat
is put on a trailer.After seeing what you guys have to go through on the east coast I
really feel lucky being on Puget Sound. My yard bill was $126 for
haul/block/return, $42 for pressure wash, $25 Environmental, $63 for 3
lay days = $276 including Tax. Then add my one gallon of Micron 66
paint at $225. Soo Grand Total of $500.00 plus my free labor.Nick Marino