The blaster guy gave me what I think is a decent quote ($800) but the logistics for me make it too costly. ( round trip on the ferry (300+) Plus the cost of yard storage and taking it off the trailer and blocking for a day or so and putting it back on the trailer. Not to mention I would probably have to stay in a hotel over night and on and on... If I lived on the mainland I would try the soda blast.
(MM, let us kow how it works out)
I called the local boatyard and they but a guy on it to strip it to the gel coat and wipe it down with the wax removal agent, prep and re-paint. It will not be cheap but at least it will be done.
For me, dealing with antifoul bottom paint sucks. I like those florida boats that have a lift for their boats and the bottom is not painted.
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