Bottom paint recomendations

[Patrick_Smith4]

I built NE Dory about 8 years ago and have used it as a row/trolling boat (no Sails). This spring I decided to get the Lug Sail kit. I am almost donne with that process and am cutting holes in the bottom of the boat now for the center board. This will necessitate a good hull sand/re-paint.

I don’t recall what paint I used originally and since I will be sanding and repainting it doesnt really matter too much. The boat sits on a trailer most of the time and never spends more than several hours in the water at a time. What is the best paint to get? do I need ablative paint in this case.. I really want low maintenance if at all possible.

Can I use something like Petite’s EZ Epoxy line where it says it is for top side but since my boat does not spend a ton of time in the water.. .maybe that is ok?

[Laszlo_Morocz]

You absolutely don’t need bottom paint in your situation, certainly not ablative paint. Just give the exterior a fresh water rinse after you get it back on the trailer and you’ll be fine.

Laszlo

[Patrick_Smith4]

some pics

[Scott_Terry]

It looks like whatever paint you used last time held up pretty well.

[Patrick_Smith4]

to be honest.. it hadn’t seen much work. I have now taken off all the paint and am putting on nnew.

Now that the sailing section is in I expect it to see more action.