Boatyard Work - Bottom Prep and Painting 

100% concur on different paint. Lines that sharp make it fairly clear. My friends give me grief about still doing physical labor like you're doing now, but at least you know it's done right.

It's like people say, if you want things done right you have to do it yourself.

Great job! And yes this is why I try and do what I can instead of outsourcing the work. It's unfortunate that this kind of poor work happens so often! It's not only a waste of money, but some jobs done poorly jeopardize the safety of everyone on board.

Your the Man Tom. There’s nothing you can’t fix or afraid to tackle on your equipment. Looks Awesome

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I agree with you and your subscribers. It was a paint difference that caused your problem. I am sure you will have better results now that you did the work yourself.

It gets more barnacles on the sides because the sun hits there, like a plant. No sun on the very bottom

Good video sir, thanks for sharing! Every time I use primer, I'm glad I took the time and expense. Also, I don't blink at paying for expensive paint...compared to my worth per hour to repaint, the paint cost is nothing, ha.

Nice work that is a big job to do solo. Enjoy your videos.

Been a few years since i have had a boat. Had the same type problems you have. I spent many days sanding and scraping. I then applied 3 coats of a good ablative paint, not cheap, the next year on haul out the paint looked new. You are right do it right, do it yourself.

Looks like you’re doing a great job!

Thats exactly what I was thinking. Low quality paint. I also see where previous paint roller marks stopped. Something also I was going to say, we have been looking for a home in your area, and has been brought up many times, from friends that live on canals, in that area, that the canals that are dead ends, have more stagnant water (promoting growth), than dead end canals with culvert pipe outlets, allowing better flow. From Michigan, pretty much same thing here. But lucky enough to have my boat on a hoist. Your work looks awesome !!!

Enjoying the series. Thanks for sharing.

Had to rewatch it 😊

Wow! Shocking that this happened, but also amazing at how well a good anti-fouling paint can work.

I’m sorry to hear about that crappy bottom paint job. That’s unacceptable. Glad you’re taking this on and making sure youre getting it done right. Something is definitely off about that paint.

I bet the body is feeling all the aches and pains. Using muscles you don't usually use. Thats hard work. Looks great! Lite beer will go down good when it's all done!!

Excellent job you’re hired😅

That is so strange about the bottom of the boat 🤔 I would investigate it a bit more.😊

Hi Tom another great video reminds me many years ago had 4 wood boats covered in copper bottom paint sanded them down to bare wood. last three now were fiberglass but in fresh water no problems like yours be safe alk in Michigan

That looks like A L O T of work. 💪🏻

Good job! Very rewarding when you do it yourself.

This one is awesome 💯😎

I didn't know much about boats 18:13 , but that looks great. Lots of hard work. Best Wishes to you

Looking good brother!!!.you are correct,using mineral spirits (aka) paint thinner is common practice working with bottom paint...im guilty of it . problem is that it not effective and doesn't last long.

I've tried about every sanding tool known to man in an attempt to increase production and save time. A four inch grinder with the arbor adapter using 36 grit pads is the best bang for the buck that I've found. It's simple ,cheap and effective. The smaller grinder is easier on old shoulders too.

Great job Tom boat looks great again.Ya if you want a job done right you have to do it yourself

You need zincs on the rudders, trim tabs, prop shafts, thrusters, and the stern plate.

It’s def a paint quality issue. I agree! ☝️

Tom, just doing the same thing here in Jacksonville, so I feel your pain. I’m on day 4 as well and just finished painting our 34 Trojan. Just a note about your propellers, they normally loosen when they haven’t been “lapped in” during install. Not sure about the history, but anytime a shaft or prop is changed, you have to lap fit the prop otherwise it will ride up the shaft or worse, vibrate. So, if you have any doubts, you may want to look into it next time. Great job by the way! I too am a DIYer, but those type marinas are getting hard to come by. Scott

with some periodic cleaning in the water you can go longer between repaints. iv'e gone 3 years between haulouts.

It's really awesome to see all the work you have done to Happy Ours. Bravo Zulu. Any hope for a continuous live stream for the trip home?

Looks like a brand ne boat. Awesome job.

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As much time, money and effort goes into a haulout, I'd be ticked off too. 9 months should look pristine except for algae.

Agreed on different paints, or they did not properly mix the next gallon and all the anti-fouling was still at the bottom of the can.

I used to supply the paint I wanted on the bottom. Most yards near me will not permit anyone who is not employed by the yard to work on the boat

FWIW Workmanship, quality materials, and oversight… I have a good, trustworthy Marina in Tampa/Tarpon Sprgs area do my bottom. You had a different situation down there post-Ian. My suggestion for next time is to consider having someone do the growth removal and blasting/sanding (serious hard work) then you can apply your own purchased paint knowing it is done right.

Getting ready to have my boat painted this spring so your video was very helpful. Too big of a job for me though. Going to use an ablative paint, Micron CSC I believe.

Paint in the hair - that's one way to get rid of the gray! LOL

Great Job ,I feel your pain I do my boat every season. I thought you installed Hull Shield on your boat. That didn't have anything to do with the cleaner parts of the hull ?

So very sad that this happens in a marine setting. Same thing in the auto industry to cut corners. People are afraid to stand behind their work that they do. Simply saying people just want the money and could care less about doing it right. It is Shamefull that this goes on. Kudos to you that your able to do this!!

What a difference. Looks great. What made you decide on the Micron Extra SPC instead of the Micron CSC? Does it have a higher copper concentration?

Time for a boat lift, it would save you money in the long run

Hey there. Great job on bottom paint. I was looking into using Prop Speed. What's your thoughts on that product?

Man I'm stickin to bodies of freshwater for boating

BreakOutAnotherThosuand or two...

Man! You’ve got your work cut out for you. A couple things, yes I agree you got shafted on the last bottom job. I bet it was leftover paint they used after they ran out of the gallon someone expected to coat the whole bottom. This is precisely why when I can’t do the work myself, I sit and observe. Sorry, not sorry but I’ve seen it far too many times to let it go. Second, the grey color is most likely barrier coat underneath the paint. Now I’m not too sure about recoating but when barrier coat is applied, the first coat of new bottom paint must be applied while the last barrier coat is still tacky. It’s a process but done correctly you’ll have great results in both bottom paint adhesion and prevention of osmosis resulting in blisters. Don’t sand through the barrier coat! Third, while the Gypsy Dawn is on the hard I had her blasted with fineglass just yesterday! It ran me $50/foot and took them just a few hours. Just like that, 24 years and around 300 lbs of old bottom paint was stripped away. Now the hull, running gear and any other underwater pieces are stripped down to original and ready to be barrier coated and painted. The result is a factory smooth bottom surface (used to be like the surface of the moon!). Most people I know having done this have gained around 4 kts on top end and substantial fuel savings. While I’m not looking for top end if I can do a higher speed at my cruising RPM, I’ll be pretty happy. As far as your prop being loose, I’ll spare you the headache of finding the correct torque…..there is none. The procedure for reinstalling the prop is the key. Also I’ve heard people using 4200 on the threads of the large nut to prevent any movement. I however am not going to do that when I reinstall mine.

Do you have barrier coat on your boat? If so, I was thinking it would have almost been easier to soda blast the bottom.

It's too late now, but Trilux 33/Primocon is for aluminum underwater metals, like outdrives, lower units and the like. I know it can be used for other metals and its a long lasting (almost hard ablative) but is it the best choice for running gear ?? Have you had success with it in the past ? I just painted my Freedom Lift with it for this season but its not "spinning" and when on plane, has very little water flow to ablate the growth and its copper free Just a question ??

Want it done right you gotta do it yourself.

Question I thought those sonic things you installed would stop the growth?

You just answer my question on the video

Are those cleaner areas also being protected by you hull shield?

Question, how do you paint the spots where the stands are holding the boat ???

Clearly they used different paint.

How many hours of actual run time do you estimate annually?

How much did this job cost in materials?

I was going to say, didn’t you just have it bottom painted?

Who knows, expired paint probably. Your boat put in is like it’s loaded stern heavy looking at the line. Good luck

That is pretty damming. Don’t need a Columbo to find guilt there. Even the aft thruster tube which I assume is aluminum has no growth. I would approach the previous boat repair facility and ask for some sort of refund before disclosing their failure on your channel. Sure it sounds like extortion but marine repairs aren’t cheap. Or send the manager or owner of the yard a link to this video and see if they have the backbone to stand behind their work. Good luck!

Starboard side got more sun....

Looks like they use house paint

id be pissed this is why i always do my own work

Are you going to try and get your money back since you have to redo the same job all over again? It wasn't that long ago you had that done.

Why so negative?. I have seen this so often, even on my own boat. It has to do with the exposure levels of uv-light. The light doesnt penetrate to the inner areas. If they reLly wanted to con you with shit paunt, they would have put the quality paint on the upper outsides where you would notice it.

Send a picture to the yard that do poor quality work

If only 8 months have passed since application, clearly the paint used was wrong in some way, probably not even "bottom paint." Edit: Infuriating.

Run out off paint. Use a poor quality piant,& maybe thin it out to finish the job

It's amazing. You absolutely have to do everything yourself. Pathetic workmanship.

Low quality piant