who knew sal****er was a dirty word?* we are in sal****er in the SF Bay.Woodsong wrote:Ok, why on earth is the forum automatically editing my post above when I type the word
S a l t w a t e r???
oh dude, seriously!* that is too funny.* I guess we have to write salt water.GonzoF1 wrote:
*T*W*A*T* lol
koliver wrote:
Vancouver BC. Annual zinc replacement is often too late for the zincs. Annual bottom paint renewal is often too soon, but you are out of the water for the zincs anyway, so do the paint. The cost of the day is a lot more than the cost of the paint.
I use stuff that builds up, but its adhesion is good enough that I don't try to remove any and it builds up year after year. There are spots that try to fall off, so there are some minor ups and downs in the surface. A little bit of scraper will smooth the edges out and all looks fine once the new paint is on. I try to change colours form time to time, just so I will notice if ever an old colour shows through. The boat is immersed all year, but moves a lot less in the winter.
We cannot have divers clean bottoms in our marina (the same is true of some other marinas in Puget Sound).* They can knock off barnacles and do underwater hardware work like replacing zincs but no bottom wipe-downs.KJ wrote:
Inquiry** how often do you clean your bottom (your boat's)?**** KJ
I know I'm gonna sound really stupid on this one, but here goes.Larry M wrote:
We clean the bottom every 3-5 weeks based on where we are anchored and*if we have a passage coming up.**It's amazing the difference in the amount of growth vs how fertile the water is.**The bottom is painted with Trinidad SR.*
The bottom isn't the issue as much as the*propeller, rudder (SS) and rudder shoe (SS).***We've tried everything but*Prop-Speed (expensive).* It takes us about 45 minutes to do the bottom including the water line.* That 1/4 to 1/2 knot we get with a clean bottom is worth the effort for us, plus the water is usually in the 80's.* We use*a 1 hp AC oi-less air compressor with 60 feet of air hose.
Larry/Lena
Hobo KK42
Huatulco, Oaxaco, MX
KJ wrote:
..........I haven't heard of diving with a* compressed air rig.*Sounds like a pretty good alternative to scrapping*or scrubbing while diving. *Where do you have the compressor located? *Are*you doing the diving yourselves?* I've been in Mexican waters and I know how warm it is, but can you really get that much growth in 5 weeks?****
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First, I think we should deputize someone to go to Mexico and make sure Larry is there and not posting from a trailer park outside of Scranton, PA.*Larry M wrote:
You would be amazed how much growth you get in 80 plus degree water that has a high nutrient load.
Carl:* Send the the posse down.* The beers are cold and the waters warm.Delfin wrote:
First, I think we should deputize someone to go to Mexico and make sure Larry is there and not posting from a trailer park outside of Scranton, PA.*
Second, Larry, what is your preferred method for attaching yourself to the boat for leverage when you're cleaning, and what kind of scrubber do you like to use?*
Thanks!
Per, there is a small tank that some scuba divers use as a backup or emergency air supply. It's used mainly by folks that are doing deep penetration on wreck dives and is mandatory for deep cave dives. It's referred to as a "pony" tank, and they are pretty expensive (around $200).* I would rather look into Larry's set up.** KJPer wrote:
great info on the "hooka" diving, i always wondered if there is such a thing as breathable air in a can?
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