"Coating The Hull"

[Water Horse IV]

Has anyone on this site had any experience with "coating" and/or "Painting" the hull on a non/aluminum boat? This gives the boat owner the option to keep the boat in the slip during the summer months v. putting the boat in and out each and every weekend? We have a pontoon which has served our family well. Pontoons are popular when you have slip. We want more flexibility on the lake and more speed for water sports. This is the one of the reasons I bought my Sea Doo. And, I will buy another one.

I've heard this can be done with a ten year (yeah seriously) warranty. Supposedly the boat's hull is coated with differnt colored layers of paint/apoxy??? I'm curious if it works and/or has anyone tried this and had any luck. We found a really nice 1999 Chris Craft Cuddy Cabin that is in immaculate condition. If there was a way to protect the hull, we would list our pontoon right away.

I've researched this. Has anyone tried this to protect the hull on his/her boat? And if so, does it work and how expensive is it??

Thanks!

 

[LouDoo]

I keep my boat at a marina at the lake, I keep it in a covered slip on a boat lift. I would think for about the same price as painting your hull with non-fouling paint you could buy a good used boat lift. BTW non-fouling paint will slow your boat down about 5mph.

I purchased my boat lift for $1500.00 used, it's an Econo-Lift. You will probably need a larger one so maybe $2000.00.

http://www.econolift.com/

Lou

 

[Coastiejoe]

I had a 27 foot Sea Ray. I painted it as I weighed 8000 pounds. I left t at the marina. As Lou mentioned it can slow the boat down.

Use front to back strokes and sand out any lines.

It worked great, but required repainting every 3 yrs max in my case.

 

[bigJake]

I had a 27 foot Sea Ray. I painted it as I weighed 8000 pounds. .

Coastie, you could probably do a commercial for Weight Watchers

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Coastie, you could probably do a commercial for Weight Watchers

That's what I was thinking.....

 

[Coastiejoe]

Coastie, you could probably do a commercial for Weight Watchers

It is amazing what one simple letter can do for you.

I'd like to buy a T please,,,

 

[Water Horse IV]

THANKS Lou Doo, Coastie Joe, Big Jake and Sea Doo Buddy! I will do some more research on this topic. And, the speed issue is nice to know. Our Bennington tops out at 35 (I think?) so this would not be a huge issue.

On a separate matter... The shop's owner @f "Extreme Sports" followed through. The check was in the mailbox yesterday. My deposit was made this morning. I have a few Sea Doo's and a couple of Yamahas to look at this week.

Thanks so much for allowing me to pick your brains. Have a great day fellas!