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walterv

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First paint isn't ablative.

Second paint is water based.

Me, I go with regular bottom paint that isn't water based.

Go to Interlux website, they have the chart to show what is compatible.

With your paint you can put any epoxy paint over it. You cannot put vinyl paint over it.

I would go with a Micron CSC variation or the Supershipbottom paint from Florida. You have plenty of time to order and get it shipped to you.
 
Walter, you can put ablative paint over hard epoxy as long as it's well adhered. For me, I like the Pettit Ultima SR multi season ablative much better than the Interlux Co-polymers.
 
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Originally posted by Robyns Nest

First paint isn't ablative.

Second paint is water based.

Me, I go with regular bottom paint that isn't water based.

Go to Interlux website, they have the chart to show what is compatible.

With your paint you can put any epoxy paint over it. You cannot put vinyl paint over it.

I would go with a Micron CSC variation or the Supershipbottom paint from Florida. You have plenty of time to order and get it shipped to you.

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it says it is abaltive?

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94-K76G EPOXYCOP ABLATIVE BLACK GAL
Interlux Yacht Finishes / Nautical Paint

Full season Ablative Antifouling

Price $107.56
 
Sorry about that,

There are 2 Expoxycop paints.

One ablative, one not.

I still would try the Supershipbottom.
 
Also check as I was told this weekend there is a $10 rebate per gallon on the Hydrocoat. Don't know for how long.
 
Just had ours done and MarineMax dealer used Interlux ACT 7790. They use this on all the power boats here in Tampa Bay area.
 
I'd love to have the choice of which bottom paint to use; but, here on Long Island, marinas, and state/federal laws, do not allow boat owners to paint their own boat bottoms. We are left with no choice but to allow the marinas to use whatever they choose, based on their experience and expertise. The only (limited) choice we have is the color. I would really rather do it myself, first, to do it to my own standards, and second, to save some money. Unfortunately, I cannot. Maybe that's why the annual slip charges include power washing the bottoms when boats are hauled. We're expected to have barnacles and other marine life attached to the bottoms of our boats by season's end! Hy
 
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