Bottom paint removal question

[slapshot]

Are you guys removing all of the bottom paint, down to gel coat, or just touching up to re-apply?

I want to remove it entirely as I am now on the trailer.

[macojoe]

I want all mine gone!!
And after I am done depending how stained the bottom is I will make any repairs to gel coat and then paint with awlgrip to make a nice smooth bottom!! Might even go faster??

[beamie]

I never take it all off. Some spots do but if the adhesion is on the hull it stays. I just like to get the loose stuff off and then maybe a bit more than that to reduce long term build up. Personally I would have the patience to take it all off and IMO is not necessary.

Since your on a trailer now......if I were in your shoes I'd still just give it a good sanding and paint it again, but that is me.