I stripped the old paint off my boat with one of those noxious gel type paint removers. Then I had an aquaintance, who happened to be an automotive painter at a dealership paint it.

I designed a geometric pattern, and he laid it out on the boat. He used auto paint. He used a primer underneath, and before that he used some other noxious stuff to remove all the gel stuff that I had used. It was an all day project and I bought the paint, supplies and beer and paid him with a steelhead-fishing trip. It's been about 15 years and the boat still looks sharp. Do it right, and you'll never do it again.


Get Gluv-It at marine stores, as previously stated. I can't imagine trying to remove old Gluv-It, and I'm watching to see what comes up regarding it. Personally, I'm not convinced that Gluv-It is the best thing currently available, but it's been so long since I recoated my boat bottom that I can't speak as an expert. Rhino-Lining looks good to me, but I don't have any experience with it.

My $2 worth.
diana
diana