PierreR
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 7, 2022
- Messages
- 558
- Vessel Name
- Mar Azul
- Vessel Make
- 1977 Hatteras 42 LRC
I have a question that I could not answer with an internet search. Will going from fresh water to salt water for a few days kill the bottom growth enough for the ablative paint to do its job?
My boat is currently in fresh water. Two months ago during survey, the bottom was power washed. The paint was in good condition but the bottom wash job left much to be desired. Two months later there is quite a bit of growth returned and by spring when I am ready to take the boat north, the growth will likely be at an unacceptable level.
I am hoping the change in salt will do the job but need to schedule a cleaning if it will not.
My boat is currently in fresh water. Two months ago during survey, the bottom was power washed. The paint was in good condition but the bottom wash job left much to be desired. Two months later there is quite a bit of growth returned and by spring when I am ready to take the boat north, the growth will likely be at an unacceptable level.
I am hoping the change in salt will do the job but need to schedule a cleaning if it will not.