See some anti fouling paint for 49 a gallon...some for 140 a gallon

any difference? any recommendations on bottom painting? bottom was
power washed last year and all loose paint is off. no flakes, and
what's there is solid. can i just paint over it?

On Mar 17, 8:10*pm, bpuharic wrote:
See some anti fouling paint for 49 a gallon...some for 140 a gallon

any difference? any recommendations on bottom painting? bottom was
power washed last year and all loose paint is off. no flakes, and
what's there is solid. can i just paint over it?

Yes, just paint over it after a bit of sanding to provide a rough
surface for adhesion.
Cheap vs expensive paint? Depends on how much fouling you get. If
you are in Florida and do not haul except every 4 years, go for the
expensive stuff. If you haul every year, got for the cheap stuff.

On Mar 17, 7:10*pm, bpuharic wrote:
See some anti fouling paint for 49 a gallon...some for 140 a gallon

any difference? any recommendations on bottom painting? bottom was
power washed last year and all loose paint is off. no flakes, and
what's there is solid. can i just paint over it?

He's right about some sanding to scuff the surface, and seeing you
store the boat on the hard int he off seasons, I myself would be
tempted to go with the less expensive. I'm no pro painter, but unless
you apply a couple [or more] coats, I can't see why a gallon can't do
a 30 ft'r.

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:52:58 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

On Mar 17, 7:10*pm, bpuharic wrote:
See some anti fouling paint for 49 a gallon...some for 140 a gallon

any difference? any recommendations on bottom painting? bottom was
power washed last year and all loose paint is off. no flakes, and
what's there is solid. can i just paint over it?

He's right about some sanding to scuff the surface, and seeing you
store the boat on the hard int he off seasons, I myself would be
tempted to go with the less expensive. I'm no pro painter, but unless
you apply a couple [or more] coats, I can't see why a gallon can't do
a 30 ft'r.

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?

good recommendations, guys....thanks

probably brush it on. too cheap for a sprayer!

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:42:53 -0400, bpuharic wrote:

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?

good recommendations, guys....thanks

probably brush it on. too cheap for a sprayer!

Rolling with a long pole attachment to get under the boat is a lot
easier.

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 23:57:05 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:42:53 -0400, bpuharic wrote:

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?

good recommendations, guys....thanks

probably brush it on. too cheap for a sprayer!

Rolling with a long pole attachment to get under the boat is a lot
easier.

probably do that. boat's only about 4' off the ground...should work
out OK...

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On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:42:53 -0400, bpuharic wrote:

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?

good recommendations, guys....thanks

probably brush it on. too cheap for a sprayer!

Rolling with a long pole attachment to get under the boat is a lot
easier.

Two words, "power roller"... That's all I am gonna' say cause I have
been painting for decades and have used everything... In fact, I have
everything

On 3/18/2011 10:18 AM, I_am_Tosk wrote:
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says...

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:42:53 -0400, wrote:

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?

good recommendations, guys....thanks

probably brush it on. too cheap for a sprayer!

Rolling with a long pole attachment to get under the boat is a lot
easier.

Two words, "power roller"... That's all I am gonna' say cause I have
been painting for decades and have used everything... In fact, I have
everything

Most decent bottom paint is thick and heavy. Crawling under the boat and
hand rolling is the only way to do it. IMHO

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On 3/18/2011 10:18 AM, I_am_Tosk wrote:
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says...

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:42:53 -0400, wrote:

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?

good recommendations, guys....thanks

probably brush it on. too cheap for a sprayer!

Rolling with a long pole attachment to get under the boat is a lot
easier.

Two words, "power roller"... That's all I am gonna' say cause I have
been painting for decades and have used everything... In fact, I have
everything

Most decent bottom paint is thick and heavy. Crawling under the boat and
hand rolling is the only way to do it. IMHO

Now that you mention it, I wonder if bottom paint would work with an
entry level power roller... Hummmm. If so, it's the only way to paint.
Roller in one hand, brush in the other. I use the power roller basically
to lay the paint down, then "shape" it with the brush for interior and
exterior paint. Haven't used it for boat paint yet...

I_am_Tosk wrote:
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On 3/18/2011 10:18 AM, I_am_Tosk wrote:
In ,
says...
On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:42:53 -0400, wrote:

Are you planning on spraying or brushing it on?
good recommendations, guys....thanks

probably brush it on. too cheap for a sprayer!
Rolling with a long pole attachment to get under the boat is a lot
easier.
Two words, "power roller"... That's all I am gonna' say cause I have
been painting for decades and have used everything... In fact, I have
everything
Most decent bottom paint is thick and heavy. Crawling under the boat and
hand rolling is the only way to do it. IMHO

Now that you mention it, I wonder if bottom paint would work with an
entry level power roller... Hummmm. If so, it's the only way to paint.
Roller in one hand, brush in the other. I use the power roller basically
to lay the paint down, then "shape" it with the brush for interior and
exterior paint. Haven't used it for boat paint yet...

That's surprising, because from the looks of what is left of your paint
job on your rowboat, I would have thought you opened the can of paint
and threw the paint at the boat.