On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:37:59 -0500, "mydaj [ROR]"
wrote:

Thanks for all the advice. The bottom has whatever was originally on
it, and is in mint condition. I had one of the best boat guys on Long
Island check it out before I bought, and he gave me the green light. I
was only asking about the sand since I hate to sand such a beautiful
bottom unnecessarily, but I understand what you mean about other paint
jobs that require sanding first. I was told it's a 3 layer process,
one for primer, and 2 for the paint. If anyone knows a good, and
affordable place on Long Island, I'd love to hear about it.
As for trailering it, I don't have the space to keep it out of the
water, and I just got a slip, so I kinda have to keep it in the water.
It's a 94, my first boat, so I don't expect to get much in return when
I upgrade in a few years anyway.

Well, consider this - there are various devices to raise the boat out
of the water which would eliminate the need for bottom paint. It
would cost about as much as having somebody paint the bottom of your
boat. I know my marina allows these devices - maybe ths is an option.

Later,

Tom
S. Woodstock, CT
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Izaak Walton "The Compleat Angler", 1653