boat bottom paint

[Duduk]

Hi

HAve been working on our boat, and it's ready to go back marina, New engine + 1 new and one rebuilt out-drives, new trim cylinders, some ( most ) electrical wires,Lower Shift Cable Kit & Shift cables, Seals & Bearings ++++++++ now it's time to get a new boat bottom paint, i'm just not in condition of doing it my self...

so: do any of you know of a place that can do it ?? for a good price ??
The Boat is on trailer i can take it to most any place in LA or close by
Or if somone can, do it at our place... have most any tool and have time

MOses

[Top Shot]

I once heard that if you put cayenne pepper in the bottom paint you can avoid barnacles, etc....

Any truth in that?

[dragonfeathers]

Originally Posted by Top Shot

I once heard that if you put cayenne pepper in the bottom paint you can avoid barnacles, etc....

Any truth in that?

Not too sure on that there Erika but I bet it gives a great rust tone to the color

[Duduk]

[Carnivore]

Sorry don't have a clue where to take it.

Erika no truth to it. Only animals with soft palates can feel the capstan from peppers. crustaceans wouldn't know the difference. If they eat it though it would save having to season them on the grill...maybe.

[Duduk]

has anyone used a Boat bottom liner ?? looks like it might help

any opinions ???



Bottomliner.com

How does it work?
There are two light lines with floats attached to the framework at the rear of the liner. Simply cast off the lines from your stern cleats and a weighted framework drops down below your prop, skeg or keel and you are clear to go. When you return, pull up lines and secure them to your stern cleats. THAT’S IT!
How do I get my boat in and out of the Bottom Liner?
It's very easy. There are two light lines with floats attached to a framework at the rear of the liner. When your ready to leave the slip you cast off these two lines from your stern cleats and a weighted framework drops down below your prop, skeg or keel and you're clear to back out of your slip. When you return, you tie up your boat, pull up the above mentioned lines and secure them to your stern cleats. THAT'S IT!!
How does the Bottom Liner keep the bottom of my boat clean?
Just the fact that your boat is isolated from the ebb and flow of the tide will retard the formation of growth. Adding 10 to 15% fresh water will retard growth even more, but the best method is to add about 60 cents of swimming pool chlorine to the salt water inside the Bottom Liner, this sterilizes the water of all organisms and you get NO GROWTH!!! The chlorine is available from a swimming pool supply retailer.
What about Electrolysis?
The galvanic action that allows your neighbors boat to damage your prop, rudder and zinks...with a Bottom Liner you now have a di-electric barrier around your boat to help control electrolysis and spills of gasoline, diesel or oil.

[wils]

Originally Posted by Duduk

has anyone used a Boat bottom liner ?? looks like it might help

some marinas dont allow them.

[Michael J]

I know that Santa Barbara has a complete haul out and bottom painting place right at the harbor.
I think it's called Santa Barbara harbor works?
I was gonna take my 24'skipjack over there ,and they quoted a price of 1200.00 for two coats of bottom paint,and all the prep work.That price included pullin it off the trailer ,and blockin it,then the prep work,but that was about 5yrs ago.
If I get rained out tomorrow for side work I'll check it out for ya,and PM you.What size boat do you have ,and how much work do you want done?
MJ.

[Duduk]

Originally Posted by Michael J

I know that Santa Barbara has a complete haul out and bottom painting place right at the harbor.
I think it's called Santa Barbara harbor works?
I was gonna take my 24'skipjack over there ,and they quoted a price of 1200.00 for two coats of bottom paint,and all the prep work.That price included pullin it off the trailer ,and blockin it,then the prep work,but that was about 5yrs ago.
If I get rained out tomorrow for side work I'll check it out for ya,and PM you.What size boat do you have ,and how much work do you want done?
MJ.

Thank you Michael

but That will be to farrrr a way for me Thank you Michael

[Duduk]

Originally Posted by wils

some marinas dont allow them.

Thanks