Hi all,
I jumped in and bought a Suntracker pontoon boat from Bass Pro. Mean to keep it in the salt all summer, and I mistakenly assumed they would prep and paint, but no. Rex is a decent shop around here and they said no too. Uncomfortable with the painting and also the launching of a pontoon since I didn't buy a trailer and just figured to have it hauled every year. Like I said, I jumped without considering all the angles
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Basically anywhere from Milford CT to Larchmont NY could work
Marc
New Guy--Long Island Sound--Norwalk--who bottom paints around here?
Re: New Guy--Long Island Sound--Norwalk--who bottom paints around here?
Most pontoon boats are made from salt water compatible aluminum. Prepping a pontoon boat for bottom paint has to be more difficult than a moohull boat, probably why they are reluctant.
I have not lived in the area for a long time, but I grew up in Norwalk/Wilton. I still visit my parents a few times a year.
I have not lived in the area for a long time, but I grew up in Norwalk/Wilton. I still visit my parents a few times a year.
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Re: New Guy--Long Island Sound--Norwalk--who bottom paints around here?
You could check withe the harbormaster (Capt. SAl) in New Rochelle NY. He should be able to point you in the right direction.Basically clean /profile the surface ,a quick acid ,and a few coats of epoxy and a non copper bottom paint.
welderbob
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Re: New Guy--Long Island Sound--Norwalk--who bottom paints around here?
Thanks, I think I found a guy. Will let you know how it all works out in a few weeks
Re: New Guy--Long Island Sound--Norwalk--who bottom paints around here?
Found the guy: Bob Mills, New England NON ALLOY Repair. It came out great and he was a breeze to work with.
I'm the tri-toon zipping around the Norwalk Islands
I'm the tri-toon zipping around the Norwalk Islands