No need for bottom paint?

[serpa4]

I have decent bottom paint on my used C30.
However, I will only use it in the ocean for 10 days (still working) at a time 4-5 times a year with some fresh water boating added in.
I assume I should just let it wear away since it's stored on a trailer.

 

[pleeson]

I have never bottom painted our C28. We salt water boat but unless we are touring the boat lives on the trailer. In northern waters we can go 2-3 weeks at a time without material marine growth. It will be less for you. Clean-up does require a semi stiff brush and soapy warm water followed by a fresh water rinse but no undue elbow grease. We do wax everything we can reach at least once a year.

 

[Gentoo]

Be wary of glass blistering

I had a c dory 25 that developed glass blisters after two seasons in fresh water. The boat was used about 10 weeks a year with a mix of trailer and dock storage in season

Had to re/re gelcoat on bottom.

Paint much cheaper


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[serpa4]

Humm, thanks.

 

[FlyMeAway]

I would put on hard, trailer-friendly paint that is designed for mostly out of water storage but will protect the hull -- it has light antifouling but is mostly designed as a barrier coat. I believe this is still a thing, though formulations keep changing because of environmental regulations. I know folks who used to put this on trailerable sailboats that they took between lakes and Long Island Sound or the Rhode Island coast (and would often leave in for a few weeks at a time). Did not have to paint them very frequently.

 

[Kevinandcarol]

I ceramic coated my R 23 and have kept it in the salt for up to 2 months with no problem. My boat is a 2017 and looks as good or better than new. We have 375 hrs on it, 2 trips to Tofino, several to the San Juans. No blisters, no oxidation on the blue hull and the white shines like a new coin. Pictures in my album if you want to see. Boat name, My Way. Any questions pm me. Kevin

 

[serpa4]

I don't know if I'd do ceramic or just a wrap above the water.
Both about... the same price.
Wrap 4-5k, but lasts up to 7 years. Peel off, good as new.
2k for ceramic, but needs every 2 years.
I think a wrap might be less maintenance than ceramic.
I'll wait a year or so before doing either. Right now, I'll buff and wax myself.

 

[Chimo]

I ceramic coated my R 23 and have kept it in the salt for up to 2 months with no problem. My boat is a 2017 and looks as good or better than new. We have 375 hrs on it, 2 trips to Tofino, several to the San Juans. No blisters, no oxidation on the blue hull and the white shines like a new coin. Pictures in my album if you want to see. Boat name, My Way. Any questions pm me. Kevin

Ceramic coating as a bottom paint alternative. A concept I hadn’t considered. You are obviously in the ceramic coating business given the photos of many boats advertised in your album. How many have you coated in total? For interest, how many have ceramic coated the bottom? Are these mainly trailered boats or marina kept? Fresh water or salt? Do you offer special pricing to TugNuts?

Thanks

 

[Kevinandcarol]

Thanks for the questions, Ceramic is not an alternative to bottom paint for those that keep there boat in the water. The ceramic does seal the surface so having the boat in the water for a week or up to two months will make it a lot easier to clean and it keeps the hull from staining. One of the R 23's I did said he gained 2 miles an hour of speed and his cleanup time went from 2 hours to 25 minutes. We coated the entire boat. Yes, I detail and Ceramic coat boats. I have done lots of Ranger Tugs but also other brands 16 feet to 40 plus from brand new to 1986. Let me know if you have any other questions. Kevin