I think what he is saying is these boats are way better off when dry sailed. They are very easy to launch in about 5 minutes. Once you put bottom paint on them you are going to have nothing but problems (IMO). You have to reapply paint every couple of years (or more often), need a diver to keep it clean, blisters, etc. Plus it is less expensive to store in dry storage on the trailer vs. the cost of a slip.

-Jason

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:: :: :: Hello all.
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:: :: :: My boat is coming from FL with a hard epoxy bottom paint
:: :: :: and no antifouling.
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:: :: :: The boat will be in the water, frequently sailed, for
:: :: :: part of the year.
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:: :: :: So I'm thinking about paint... Trinidad SR? black widow?
:: :: :: other?
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:: :: :: and which yard / who to do the painting for a good
:: :: :: price?
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:: :: :: Thanks all.
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:: :: :: Cheers - Jeff