Heeling

[jimmyb116]

Is it an Ablative bottom paint like CSC or a hard paint ?

[Giulietta]

Jimmy, it's a hard paint by Jotun.

I think they don't sell it in the US and I don't know why.

Here is the can, and if properly applied it lasts over a year with 2 or 3 bottom washes a year.

[bestfriend]

Originally Posted by Giulietta

GO HERE...CLICK....

There are a few tips on how to reduce heeling...I know the guy that made those...


Since we're on heeling, here is a different view of the heel..

Hey! Did CD send you his BBQ? Looks like you decided to mount it on starboard.

[jimmyb116]

Thanks do you just roll it on or do you wet sand it smooth after ? I have been using CSC but it is never smooth enough and am thinking of changing as i have to sand it all off this month and start over.

[Giulietta]

Jimmy, its sanded and spray painted, not rolled. The sanding is just to scuff the old surface to receive the new paint, like to prepare it by giving it some roughness.

Each year you sand a litlle then apply with gun.

[jimmyb116]

Thanks not in my budget I will be rolling and sanding cant wait its my favorite job.

[Plumper]

Giu, the reason your rudder is so deep is because it is on the centerline and will lever out. Shorter twin rudders on either side do a better job but aren't protected by the keel. Win some, lose some.

[sailingdog]

Plumper-

His eight foot rudder is protected a bit by the 10' keel . He'd be screwed where I sail... since he'd be aground in more places than not.

[Plumper]

I sailed a boat with a 10' draft. Not anymore.