Jeff Asbury
Principal Partner
Time to haul out. New laws, new paints?
So I was planing to haul out at my favorite yard, Marina Shipyard in Long Beach, CA. In the past I was always able to save a few $ by doing all the sanding, prep and blister repair myself. Well the Marina Shipyard told me that as of last week they were contacted by California Department of Boating and Waterways and were informed that boat owners are no longer allowed to do their own prep / sanding because the toxic waste has to be controlled and disposed of by the Yard. Marina Shipyard did tell me that I could do my own painting though. In the past the Marina Shipyard has always suggested that they do the paint, and that it would be less expensive for me to let them do it, I am guessing in part by the fact that they buy the bottom paint in bulk.
So my question to you all is. does anyone know how many gallons I would need to cover the hull of my 1973 E-27. The last time (6 years ago) the Yard used Z-Spar bottom paint. To be honest I don't think it held up that well. Looks like Worst Marine is charging about $249.00 a gallon for Z-Spar Protector anti-fouling paint and Pettit Trinidad can cost up to $329.00 a gallon at WM.
So how many gallons do you think I need and any suggestions for other brands would greatly be appreciated. Has anyone tried the new bio friendly Pettit Bio-Coat paints I see being advertised in all the sailing magazines these days?
So I was planing to haul out at my favorite yard, Marina Shipyard in Long Beach, CA. In the past I was always able to save a few $ by doing all the sanding, prep and blister repair myself. Well the Marina Shipyard told me that as of last week they were contacted by California Department of Boating and Waterways and were informed that boat owners are no longer allowed to do their own prep / sanding because the toxic waste has to be controlled and disposed of by the Yard. Marina Shipyard did tell me that I could do my own painting though. In the past the Marina Shipyard has always suggested that they do the paint, and that it would be less expensive for me to let them do it, I am guessing in part by the fact that they buy the bottom paint in bulk.
So my question to you all is. does anyone know how many gallons I would need to cover the hull of my 1973 E-27. The last time (6 years ago) the Yard used Z-Spar bottom paint. To be honest I don't think it held up that well. Looks like Worst Marine is charging about $249.00 a gallon for Z-Spar Protector anti-fouling paint and Pettit Trinidad can cost up to $329.00 a gallon at WM.
So how many gallons do you think I need and any suggestions for other brands would greatly be appreciated. Has anyone tried the new bio friendly Pettit Bio-Coat paints I see being advertised in all the sailing magazines these days?