New Bottom Job

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Airnsail
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New Bottom Job

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Hi All,

I am new to this forum as I just purchased a 2003 C350. Have my first question. The boat is currently on the hard in Port Charlotte, FL. It is in need of new bottom paint. It currently has an ablative paint on her. The yard says in needs to be sanded as the adhesion is poor. I am experienced with ablative paint as my C270 has had it on for years.

Being new to Florida, I am curious as to what would be the best paint for the bottom, ablative or hard, and/or what brand and type. The boat will be slipped at Burnt Store Marina once I put her back in the water this fall. Since I will be starting from scratch with a clean sand blasted bottom, I am doing my research on what paint will work best for the west coast of Florida.

Any and all suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Mike Coulter
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