To epoxy or not?

[Neil_M]

Contemplating stripping off all the antifouling off Morzen & applying an epoxy barrier coat before re-antifouling this year.

Given all the work & expense involved - is it worth doing though?

Yacht is 6 years old, stored ashore 4 months each year. Gelcoat is modern 'osmosis resistant' NPG impregnated resin variety & not damaged in any way.

Would I be wasting my time applying epoxy?
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[boatbuilder]

Yes!

 

[gwc2004]

Leave it alone, just making work for yourself.

 

[Talbot]

not worth doing unless hull is really dry first, otherwise you seal in the moisture. Dont believe your 4 months in winter will achieve that without covering and use of heaters.

 

[tyce]

trust me on this one, it is really really hard work to do it properly.
think carefully before undertaking

 

[simonfraser]

how long are you intending to keep the boat for ?

 

[Neil_M]

That depends how persuasive I can be with SWMBO... Current plan is to keep for a couple more years & then look for a good Seahawk/Corsair/Moody 346/similar to spend more time aboard & handle longer passages. So would be selling at around 8 yrs old.

 

[simonfraser]

in that case i would def not bother, spend your time and money elsewhere, famous last words )

 

[Neil_M]

Bu99er - I'll have to stay home & redecorate the house now /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

A nice nautical theme perhaps?..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif