Bottom Paint

[Gord]

How can I tell what kind of bottom paint is on my boat? I only need to touch up a little bit but there seems to be many different kinds. Can anyone help me with this?

 

[NotHerDecision]

Only real way is to ask the previous owner.

 

[FootballFan]

If you had invoices from the previous owner on work performed on the boat that might include the specific bottom paint used.

 

[b_arrington]

Try rubbing with your finger. If it rubs off easily and transfers to your fingers it’s ablative. If not it’s probably a hard paint. Ablative is the most common these days.

 

[Blueone]

In fresh it’s probably ablative…. I wouldn’t be concerned putting another brand of ablative over it like Pettit. I use it and very happy with it.
Pettit also has an etcher to remove some of the old which it is what I did because wasn’t sure what was on there. Not sure the etcher made a difference

 

[Gord]

Ok thank everyone

 

[mrsrobinson]

Try rubbing with your finger. If it rubs off easily and transfers to your fingers it’s ablative. If not it’s probably a hard paint. Ablative is the most common these days.

But, whatever you do, don't taste it ;-)

 

[Pirate Lady]

But, whatever you do, don't taste it ;-)

How will he know if its licorice, cherry, blueberry, or lime?