Hopefully some of you veteran boaters can help me,
I had that new bottom paint put on (clear Go Fast by Dolphinite) and the boat looks great, just like out of the showroom. You can't even see the bottom paint. There is a drawback though, the product doesn't work like the company claims.
There is marine growth on my hull and there has been some reports of this particular paint peeling off in sheets. So far the paint is still on my hull with no signs of peeling but I've noticed the marine growth is increasing. Along the waterline are green grassy substances and the bottom is covered with a brownish green slime. Is this common with other boats with bottom paint? Should I expect some marine growth? I've also found tiny barnacle like things growing on the transducer wires.
If you check the Dolphinite website, you'll see numerous complaints about the product failing and the company now has issued an advisory to suspend using the product until further notice. They have been supportive so far and have advised me to hold on to all receipts since they are going after the actual manufacturer of the paint.
JohnR,
maybe you can recommend something since the dealership has agreed to repaint the bottom. I've taken the boat out of the water this morning, taken pictures to document the product failure, and power washed and scrubbed it back to new again. Also what is up with the yellowing? Now theres 2 coats of teflon wax inside and out on the entire boat. Looks so good I don't want to put it back in the nasty water.
So if anyone is thinking about using Dolphinite's GoFast bottom paint, DON'T!
thanks,
Anthony
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