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Ray -- You should consider a good detailing job on the hull before making the decision to apply bottom paint. If, like me, you are an old guy you can hire someone to wash the boat and compound it with particular attention to the discolored area. Follow that with a good wax job with quality wax such as Collinite. I would not allow anyone to use a power buffer for the work unless they are professionals.

At the end of the day if you decide to apply paint you don't need to apply an expensive barrier coat and anti-fouling paint. Just a decent brushable topside paint will hide any discoloration.

Good luck ad enjoy the Whaler.