Bottom Paint?

[Champ]

What should it cost to have my new never bottom painted R-23 painted? I understand the first time is more involved and it's important to have done correctly to avoid future problems. Last time I bottom painted was a good 35+ years ago and did it myself. Have no idea what's fair these days. Thanks.

 

[Champ]

36 views and no one bottom paints?

 

[sheral]

You’re in the USA? Here in Canada, I was quoted $1800 for the first primer(s) and bottom coat(s) application on a 21’. Ended up getting at time of purchase through the dealer for $1200. This spring I did my own re-coating of the bottom paint (it was actually a lot easier than I had anticipated).

 

[knotflying]

I would take a wild guess and say about $1,200. Get prices. I use Petit Vivid. The paint you use affects the cost. You want a cleaning and sanding, primer and I would put 3 coats on bottom and sides. After that each time you have it redone put two coats bottom three on sides.

 

[Automaticman865]

Make sure that your primer is a different color than your final coat. You will know when to repaint when that underneath Color starts to get exposed.

Stuart

 

[Rockyman]

What should it cost to have my new never bottom painted R-23 painted?

It will vary depending on where you are and what paint you use. I recently had my bottom paint redone on my R-27 and the prices I was quoted varied from $25 per foot to $35 per foot, depending on the paint. These prices included hauling and relauncing the boat and only one coat of paint. No two yards had the same prices so I went with low bid. I had some additional painting done and paid a little over $1,100.

I suggest you call a several different yards in your area and ask for their prices.

 

[knotflying]

When you are pricing, be sure you compare apples to apples. Specify the paint you want used, how many coats after the primer. Ask what they are going to do to prep the bottom before primer and what type of primer. The price should include removing it off the trailer, blocking and putting back on trailer. Or lifting in and out of the water. The first job is the most important. If it is not done correctly you will struggle with it until it gets stripped down and done properly. I prefer to have my running gear, which includes prop, rudder and trim tab metal, coated with cold galvanized paint rather than bottom paint. Pettit makes a spray version called barnacle barrier. It isn't cheap, but it works well.

 

[Champ]

I got a quote for $2600 for my new never painted R-23? Sand, prime and paint. Seems very high? Is this rocket science? Most post I've seen on various sites feel $1200 is to much. Want it done correctly but how much is to much?

Edit: I believe barrier coating was mentioned in the above quote. Is that another term for priming?

 

[R Baker]

To my knowledge, there is not a primer for recreational use bottom paints. As mentioned there are barrier coats of epoxy to reduce porosity and minimize the problem of gel coat blisters. Does not Ranger Tugs use Vinlaster gelcoat, which increases resistance to blistering ?

 

[Red Raven]

Why not just order the boat with bottom paint from the factory? Don't they offer it?

 

[Brian B]

Why not just order the boat with bottom paint from the factory? Don't they offer it?

Or have the dealer you are buying the boat from do it.

 

[knotflying]

Here is a link to West Marine DIY bottom paint to give you a little insight. http://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/DIY-Bottom-Painting. It is my understanding that you sand the bottom a bit and then a primer is applied. The bottom paint is applied over the primer.

As I said, get the exact process, and material required for your area of waters you will be cruising and price it out to a few places.