Bottom Paint - Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual

BOTTOM PAINT

As a factory option two coats of bottom paint are ap-
plied to your vessel. This product provides top-of-the-line
antifouling protection. It contains the highest percentage
of croupous oxide to aggressively combat even the worst
tropical conditions. This product will help reduce annual
hull maintenance.
The hard epoxy base produces the most durable fi nish for
long lasting performance. If your vessel is left in the water
the paint provides effective year round service.
Periodically check the bottom of the boat for growth. The
vendor recommends scrubbing the bottom with a soft
brush to remove anything from the antifouling surface.
This scrubbing is particularly important with boats that
are idle for extended periods.
Note: When touching up the bottom with epoxy paint
wait at least 3 days before relaunching the vessel. On older
models always leave at least 1" between any metal objects
including anodes and the bottom paint to help prevent
electrolysis. On later models there is a shim that assures the
anode is a safe distance from the paint. These models can
be painted right up to the anode edge. See the illustration.
NOTICE
TO PROTECT AGAINST GALVANIC
CORROSION
DO NOT USE BOTTOM PAINT ON ANODES.
Typical OceanTrac Bottom Using Shims Around
Anodes
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