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Paint for lower saildrive unit?

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Topic: Paint for lower saildrive unit?

Posted By: WJRyan
Subject: Paint for lower saildrive unit?
Date Posted: 28 April 2012 at 7:18am

First you sand, then you prime, then you paint - what do you use? When I bought the boat the prior owner provided a can of "Alumaspray antifoulant (#1116 white)" from Pettit but I can't find that so what is the recommended alternative? Thanks everyone! :)Bill

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155

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Posted By: Bill Layton
Date Posted: 28 April 2012 at 7:26am

Sand to bare aluminum, fill any deficiencies with epoxy filler, any type, then coat with interlux interprotect barrier coat system 4-5 coats. If you plan to sand smooth afterwards add an extra coat or two. No need to put antifouling paint on. This is the best system for the leg that I have seen. Be sure not to paint over the zinc annode.

Posted By: WJRyan
Date Posted: 30 April 2012 at 6:11am

Thank you!!

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Bill Ryan,

Room4Crew, #155