Hi Derek,

>From the picture it looks like the bottom is pretty much bare already.

If that is the case, then this may be a good time to start fresh.

If the current paint is in good shape, I'd tend to just re-coat with VC-17.  


Bob Stockley
Sundance #2436






--- In [email protected], Derek Atkin <atkin...@...> wrote:
>
> I aquired my C27 last fall. Previous owner said he used only Interlux VC17 on 
> it. The boat bottom condition is pretty good, couple of cracks that have been 
> patched. The question now is how to proceed. My fathers reccomendation is to 
> take the hull down - apply VC Tar and then reapply the VC17. This would 
> invovle about $500 in materials and a fair amount of time, not that I am 
> opposed but if its not needed I would not proceed with it.
> 
> I don't see any blisters and the boat is sailed in fresh water for 5 months 
> out of the year. Please let me know your thoughts on what to do.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Derek.-
>


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