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I'd like to restore to original color. The hull is in great shape aside from the usual verticals stress cracks above the water line. Planning to sand, fill cracks, sand and paint. Below the water line is ashy black anti-fouling paint. I'd like to remove it and repaint (not with anti-fouling). Now for the questions: what was the original color? White? Off white? Can I buy the actual original color? Do I paint below the waterline with the same paint as above? Finally, what's the best method for removing old bottom paint? Thanks in advance for any tips.
Thanks Phil. Are you referring to below the waterline or the entire outer hull? From the information I have gathered epoxy paint (at least above the waterline) is a viable option.
The boat has been painted previously...although seemingly not well. If once painted there is no turning back, I have to paint...right? A relatively new product call the "Genius Bucket" has caught my attention. Advertised as an all in one kit for above and below the water line. Reviews are quite favorable. Just need to figure out the easiest way to remove the layers of bottom paint...and fill the vertical spider/stress cracks. I do appreciate your insite and welcome any further thoughts.