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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.