Bottom Paint

[tortuga]

After you moor for long periods it's on a trailer isn't it.
Sounds like Gomesy needs to redo his bottom paint for whatever reason.
When you gotta paint you gotta paint.

 

[Last Chance]

quote:Originally posted by Gomesy

quote:Originally posted by LastChance

quote:Originally posted by Poppa Swiss

I used horizons last year as well - no growth except transom but it isn't exactly cheap.

But it sure beats sanding some toxic crap off upside down every few years, doesn't it? I just jack one side of my boat up off the bunks, roll 'er on, let it dry, then do the same on the other side.

I have a older 17.5ft Double Eagle and was going to redo the bottom paint. Is jacking up one side of the boat off the trailer and then doing the same on the other side the best/easiest way to do it? Any other suggestions? My trailer has rollers and not bunks.

Thanks.

DOn't see why it wouldn't work. I just got tired of almost killing myself loading and unloaded a boat on and off the trailer. With a 17 footer, I don't see why you couldn't just block the back of the boat and lift the front with a cherry picker to get the trailer out easily. I really hate jacking, moving the trailer, lowering the boat the clear an axle, jacking again, pain in the butt.

 

[tortuga]

If your trailer is balanced properly 2 guys should be able to lift it no problem. Most of the weight should be over the wheels anyway.
It works like a lever, ask any Egyptian.

 

[Last Chance]

quote:Originally posted by tortuga

If your trailer is balanced properly 2 guys should be able to lift it no problem. Most of the weight should be over the wheels anyway.
It works like a lever, ask any Egyptian.

Us F350 guys like 1200lbs on the tounge

 

[Gomesy]

quote:Originally posted by tortuga

I have the same boat and trailer and this worked for me.No jacking
required.
Lower the front of the trailer as much as possible. Block up both sides of the stern under the outer chines, there should be approx 3-4" of contact under each side. (Use sturdy blocks and shims)
Lift up the front of the trailer, the rear rollers will go down and your boat should be bearing on your (sturdy) blocks. If it looks good continue, if not start again. Hook up the trailer to your vehicle and slowly drive forward about 10' untill the bow is resting on the last 2 sets of rollers. Block up the bow clear of the rollers and drive away. Sand and paint. Now repeat the steps in reverse order. It's easier than it sounds.
When its back on the trailer touch up the bare spots and go fishing.

Thanks for the tip. I'll try that method, it seems easier than I thought it might be.[8D]

The previous owner of my boat painted the bottom and now it's chipping and fading.[xx(] It looks bad and a fresh coat of paint will make it look better. And lets face it, there's nothing like working on and/or fiddling with your boat in the offseason to get you jacked up for fishing. I can't wait for the May long weekend, if not sooner, to head over to Nootka for some Halis.

 

[Bighorn]

Hey guys. First time putting bottom paint on. I got the Horizons. The bottom is gel coat, do I need to sand it for sure or will the horizons stick to the gel coat? Thanks