Mark Catalina 27 AZ Lifetime Member
Posts : 165 Sailboat : Catalina 27 Join date : 2012-01-09 Job/hobbies : Rock Quarry President, Sailing, Family
| Subject: Excellent bottom paint lasting!!! Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:07 pm | |
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| Subject: Re: Excellent bottom paint lasting!!! Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:50 am | |
| There aren't very many white bottom paints so that will help you narrow it down. The two most popular are Vivid white and Interlux shark white.
Interlux has a slight grey color to it and almost has a sparkle to it, just like shark skin. It contains cuprous oxide and is not very good for trailerable boats as the cuprous oxide (copper) in the paint will oxidize out of the water and no longer work as an effective anti-fouling.
Vivid white is pure white but has a tendency to slightly discolor in dirty water. It contains no cuprous oxide so it is recommended for trailerable boats. It does not oxidize out of the water so it continues to work as an effective anti-fouling paint even after you take it out of the water for the winter. Vivid also typically has a smooth finish that feels less rough than most bottom paints.
If I had to guess, I would think you had Vivid. It's a great paint and my personal favorite. I have it on my boat. |
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Gary Admin
Posts : 1310 Sailboat : Pair CM 32's Aft Cabin Ketch & Aft Cockpit Birthday : 1956-10-17 Join date : 2011-12-28 Age : 67 Job/hobbies : Artist
| Subject: Re: Excellent bottom paint lasting!!! Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:17 am | |
| I went with Micron Ultra, as recommended by their technical dept. Every paint is a best fit. | |
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