I had mine on stands when I redid my bottom a few years ago. I had an extra stand that I used like using a spare tire to rotate the tires. Once I had the hull barrier coated except for where the stands were and it was dry enough to work with I simply put the extra stand along side the one I wanted to move, set it in place took out the other stand, moved it to the next etc. Then I barrier coated the remaining areas. Did this process when I was stripping and sanding the bottom as well. Take your time make sure they are properly set and chained as you move them. I worked on my drive which is paved - on gravel make sure you put something under the feet of the stands to keep them from moving. Depending on the paint you use make sure you wait enough time before moving the stands.
Getting all that old paint off is a chore - even with a remover but the results are worth it. There are pics on my web site showing the before and after - I have to say new barrier coat looks so nice it's almost a shame to cover it with bottom paint. Of course today we are in the throes of a northeaster so I won't be doing any boat work Dave - snowed in C27 #5212 Windabout Cape Cod, MA http://dpbcc.home.comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Art Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2006 7:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: catalina27-talk: bottom paint question I have been considering putting a barrier coat on the bottom this year while still on the hard. The boat rests in a cradle on a stabilized gravel surface. Has anyone successfully used a jackstand(s) to allow access under the pads that are attached to the cradle? It is too long a process to just paint those areas while in the hoist before launch. That is how I did the VC-17. Art Snapper Sabbatical #6610
