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Hull & Bottom Coatings
From antifouling bottom paint selection — hard vs ablative, slip vs trailer, high-fouling vs cold-water zones — to epoxy barrier coats and blister prevention. We dig into what owners report season after season so you pick the system that fits your water, not just your budget.
Hard vs. Ablative Bottom Paint: Choosing Right for Your Slip or Trailer Situation
Not all antifouling bottom paint works the same way — and picking the wrong type for how you store your boat can cost you a full repainting season. Here's how
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Choosing the wrong bottom paint costs you a full haul-out season. This guide breaks down ablative vs. hard antifouling systems for fiberglass hulls — with real
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Epoxy Slick Coats for Airboats, Jon Boats, and Aluminum Hulls: When Bottom Paint Isn't the Answer
Copper-based antifouling paint can corrode aluminum — here's when an epoxy slick coat is the smarter, longer-lasting choice for jon boats, airboats, and
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Painting Aluminum and Pontoon Boats: Avoiding Galvanic Corrosion With the Right System
Aluminum boats need a very specific paint system to avoid corrosion — skip one step and you'll strip it all down next season. Here's how to pick the right
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Bottom Paint for Trailered Aluminum Boats: Antifouling, Epoxy Slick Coats, and What Actually Works
Not every aluminum boat needs antifouling paint — and the wrong product can eat through your hull. Here's how to match the right coating to how you actually
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Epoxy Barrier Coats and Blister Prevention: TotalProtect and the Case for Doing It Right
Osmotic blisters can quietly destroy a hull over years. Here's how epoxy barrier coats work, when TotalProtect makes sense, and how to decide if a full system
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