bottom paint recommendations

[Cutwater28GG]

so its time for some new bottom paint.
my current paint is an ablative. which really isnt that ideal for a cutwater. my understanding is at 20knots it washes off.

looking for recommendations on what people are using.

I would also like to apply a coating to the trim tabs as in the summer I have long weeds trailing offer the tabs which isnt good for performance or the light from my LED's! 😀

again a recommendation would be appreciated.

thanks all

 

[BB marine]

I used Pettit Vivid. It is a hard ablative multi season bottom paint. I applied it last winter used it all season. I gave it a quick wash and looks like it was just painted. I prepped all under water metals with primer and then coated everything with Vivid including trim tabs. Everything looked like it was just painted except for prop wash on the rudder. I used the same paint on my 26' Sea Ray Sundancer and got 4 seasons out of a three coat application. It was used on a trailer also.
Brian Brown
26 Cutwater
PORT-A-GEE

 

[sheral]

BC Ferry Corp are using a product made by ‘Aquagard’ which is getting some very good reviews. Apparently a water based product. I have used their Alumacoat sprays for rudders, props etc with very good results. I will be trying their bottom coat paints next time. FWIW.

 

[scross]

Be sure to check from compatibility if you switch from your current bottom paint. If the new paint isn’t compatible you will need to remove all the old bottom paint - a messy and potentially environmentally hazardous job.

 

[REO6205]

Another vote for Petit Vivid. It lasts and it works well. Easy to apply.

 

[knotflying]

Pettit Vivid used here as well.

 

[Cutwater28GG]

super feedback everyone!

Any ideas how to check what I have? it was painted by the previous owner.

 

[knotflying]

See if you can contact the previous owner.