Painting Bottom for trailerable CP16

[ameysails]

new here, so if discussed b4...sorry
our recently purchased 1998 has got a "foggy" unblistered below water line
s, best advise from those who have DIY'd this
include 'best' paint, application, etc

thx
am/ey

[Cats Paw]

I have great results using Interlux VC Performance 2 part epoxy paint on the south side of my CP 16.
It is recommended for for trailer sailors. If you want to get aggressive with it you can add additional coats, water sand and burnish with a polisher for a more slick finish. I just went with the short foam roller applicator and was pleased.

RU-ACH CP 16 1980

[ameysails]

thanks
we will keep it simple

88

[Subsailor637]

I use Micron CSC on my HorizonCat.  Rolled it myself and would say it's easy to apply.  Good for multi seasons (apply a couple of coats) and is recommended for trailerable boats; just power wash at end of season and brush the bottom after being on the hard for an extended period.  Boat was in fresh (warm) water last summer and now used in salt water with good results in both

[Pacman]

If you trailer and don't leave the boat in the water for extended periods;  A shiny hard epoxy paint looks nice and resists scratching too.  The Interlux VC 2 part epoxy recommended by Cat's Paw is great stuff.  +1

That said, if you never plan to leave your boat in the water for more than a few days at a time, you might just wax the hull once in a while.

However, if the boat will be docked or moored;  A barrier coat is recommended to prevent osmotic blistering.  Interlux Interprotect 2000e Epoxy barrier coat is excellent protection for the hull.

If biocide is needed to retard barnacle growth;  An ablative bottom paint should be applied over the Interprotect 2000e Epoxy barrier coat for trailer sailors as well as docked/moored boats because it does not lose effectiveness when dried out yet it works to keep growth at bay.  Again, I like Interlux.  I get mine from Jamestown Distributors. They have excellent tech people who can help answer questions and offer good advice.  They also have some good "how to" videos on their web site.

[ameysails]

doing SuperMarine...seems to be doing the protection well
now painting when on the trailer is a challenge (it was overcome by
other thoughtful CPYOA members
thanks
murphey