Just stumbled upon ActiveCaptain (http://www.activecaptain.com) which provides information for boaters on marinas, local services, and local knowledge for...
There is too little boat news this time of year... Particularly as we watch the snow come down again ! Richard It was a beautiful day on the water for the 30th...
Hi all, I have most back issues for the SSCA Cruising Bulletin (1996 - 2008) and of Blue Water Sailing (1997 - 2005) including the charter issue and BWS first...
Hi, I'm a buying a 1983 C30 TRBS, which has no paint as far as I can tell on its bottom. I am trying to figure out what paint to use (I live in Boston), the...
Philip, If it truly has no bottom paint on it at all (exposed gelcoat), then I would apply barrier coat first then for the first season I would apply two coats...
Be very careful applying one type of paint over another. Adhesion could be a problem. Whatever you do, pay attention to the manufacturer's directions. I've...
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Phillip, The only additional comment to what Skip has already mentioned, is that the bottom paint manufactures themselves say that if you first apply a hard...
Boy, this could get religious. Given the boats age and potential lack of protection, I would suspect that if blistering were going to be a problem, you would...
West Marine has a tech-help section on its web site that includes a spreadsheet or X-ref as to what pints are compatible with others when applied over each...
Hi Dick, According to the "life tests articles" in PS, WM's ablative is made by Petit and performs similarly. Just costs less. I'll be going into my 4th...
Which West Marine ablative is that? I think its the one I used last summer, on my C27, and I didn't see the bottom when she was hauled as she was already sold...
I don't remember. I seemed to remember ACT or something like that. The algae at the waterline is in sunlight and isn't affected by bottom paint. You need an...
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Since the bottom is already stripped I would barrier coat it. I suggest using West Systems epoxy with barrier additive. Roll on your first coat of bottom paint...
The boat I bought this past fall has West Marine CPP on it. At haulout for survey I was prepared to have powerwashed if needed. Came out very clean, no growth,...
... Actually, I began using CPP in 2004 and each year the same results. Minimal algae, nor barnacles on the protected surfaces. Last year (2008 season) , I...
Ironically timely. I just received this as I was reading yesterday's paint thread and thought it may be useful to someone in the group. I am a fan of West...
Pettit is currently offering $20 rebate on bottom paints. Here is the link: http://www.pettitpaint.com/20bucksback/pettitrebateform.pdf Doug /SailTime/ ...
NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) intends to eliminate LORAN-C lattices from future editions of NOS Paper Nautical Charts and Raster Navigational Charts...
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Hmm I have been meaning to explore the islands more, maybe this is the summer to do it. Anyone recommend a good book that tells the history of the islands, and...
There are two issues: navigating and history. ERS is a great read for the history part. I suspect he tends to shovel it a bit, but the content is great and...
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Doctor: Boater’s survival a ‘miracle’  TAMPA, FLORIDA (TICKER) —The attending physician for the lone survivor of a boating mishap off Florida’s...
There is a great resource at the Winthrop Public Library if your looking for stories he's "The Guy". E.W. Snow lived in Winthrop so we sort  of have and...
As a poor working stiff who has always paid my taxes, done the right thing... gone without.. saved... I am sickened by the taxes and spending of the O'Bama ...
Ditto - I'm with you. One suggestion though. Better make sure it is a virtual tea bag lest one or all of the 16 police agencies patrolling the water give you...
Virtual Tea Bag ?? Whatever .. it takes! Check this out on Facebook, or do a google search.. Not only does it sound like an important statement about our...
Folks,  Regardless of where we stand on any hot-button political issue, that is unrelated to the focus of this group (boating, sailing, nautical, as stated...
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