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Old 03-15-2010
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It will pretty much be as if you don't have any bottom paint on your boat at all, since the hard epoxy paint has probably fully deactivated over the winter. Getting a bottom paint with an anti-slime additive, like Iragol, will help.
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Originally Posted by RhythmDoctor View Post
Thanks for the info, Denise. Sounds like it will be slimy no matter what I do. How long would you suggest I wait before hauling, cleaning, and repainting? Should I do it within a couple of weeks, or do you think I can make it to midseason? How bad will it be if I keep it in with epoxy paint that's been allowed to dry all winter? (Showing my lack of experience here!)
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