Mizner MarinaLet's go over the most commonly asked questions with regards to boat bottom painting in South Florida. What paint to use: One of the most popular questions that we receive from boaters is, "what type of bottom paint should I use on my boat?". The answer to that question is that it really comes down to what your intentions are for the vessel, what type of hull construction your boat is made of, and will the vessel remain in the water full time or will it be coming in and out of the water? Like many products, you get what you pay for. Here at Mizner Marina, we typically use AF-33 (Anti Fouling) made by SeaHawk. We can however provide boaters with any brand, quality and color paint that they desire. Paint Types: There are two main types of boat bottom paints. There's ablative paint and non ablative (hard) paint. In summary, ablative paint is used on vessels which will be going in and out of the water. Non-ablative paint AKA hard paint is intended for vessels that remain in the water full time and don't get removed from the water. Non ablative paint will lose its effectiveness after approximately 72 hours of the vessel being out of the water, so it is important to keep this in mind when choosing a paint. Colored bottom paint options: Colored paints have come a long way over the past few years. Manufacturers such as SeaHawk now produce an entire line of colored boat bottom paints. These paints often look great when initially installed; however, they tend to stain over time. At Mizner Marina, we offer a full array of bottom paint colors for you to choose from. How often should I plan on painting the bottom of my boat? This question comes up very often.....and the answer is that it depends on a number of factors including how often ...
Capt. Marshall A. SklarDecember 10th, 2024
