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Darcy Member	posted March 03, 2003 09:24 AM Some uears ago I helped my brother remove the old anti fouling paint off the fiberglas hull of the used Shark he had just purchased. If there is a hell on earth, this is it. You can't quite stand under a 24 foot sailboat - you sort of crouch or lie under it: Arms aching as you sand or scrape. We first tried paint strippers but they would eat away at the fiberglas. Our best tool seemed to be the random orbital sander. After three weekends of lying under the boat being showered with black paint dust the hull was ready for sealing but there has got to be a better way!!! Even though we wore air masks the dust was everywhere: I still looked like a racoon by the end of a day's toil. Rumour has it that there is a product that you simply spray on then wash off with a hose (along with the paint). It's also supposed to be environmently friendly. If any of you know of such a wonder product or have some other suggestions, I'd be very interested to find out. Contemplating projects of Spring, D'Arcy
Tom D CL16 Member	posted March 03, 2003 10:54 AM I have never worked with antifouling paint. Several friends here in Florida do use it regularly. I was told that you only had to remove the loose and damaged paint to repaint. That is with another antifouling paint. Wash and scrub off any water critter stuff or remains then sand. That is the info I got. Tom D.
whited unregistered	posted March 03, 2003 11:01 AM You could do what our skipper does for the Mirage 33 I crew on. He hires someone else to do the dirty work. I think they 'sandblast' the loose stuff off before re-coating. The first time around, a group got together and scrapped, sanded with orbital sanders. They wore masks as the anti-fouling stuff is poison.
Darcy Member	posted March 04, 2003 09:32 AM Interesting points guys. I would usually do just what you suggest: Sand off the loose stuff and repaint. On some boats though I understand it is advisable to get all the old paint off and then apply a good sealed finish to stop water from getting into the hull causing blistering. VC Tar is one product that does this. Before applying this amazing coating you would repair and fill all the dings and gouges. (I know I know, I'm the only one who runs into things!) The VC Tar would be applied carefully in several coats to build up a good protective layer. Ken descrbes how he sealed the hull of Shortwave in a past posting. It's a bit of work but worth it. Then you would apply the antifouling paint. After that: You're set for years. No more blistering. You would only have to add the occasional coat of antifouling from time to time. For good old boats like Sandpipers or Sharks you have a 25 year old boat thats good for decades. My brother has been sailing his 70's Shark for 10 years now: It still looks great. Regards, D'Arcy
Celtic Kiss unregistered	posted March 04, 2003 03:49 PM D'ARCY: I think the best advice I provide you with is to contact Lori Mason at Mason's Chandelry in Port Credit Ontario. She is a very knowledgeable lady and I'm sure she can help solve your problem. web site www.thestoremasons.com Lori's e-mail info@thestoremasons.com Tel: 1-905-278-7005 1-800-263-1506 Fax: 1-905-278-5758 I hope this helps!! Robert Celtic Kiss #2120

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