The first of many - boat questions!

[MakoMike]

Ain't no way you're going to keep an unpainted bottom free of growth unless you power wash it everyday!

[zacs]

agreed. You NEED to paint the bottom.

Also....

you can bottom paint in one weekend.

Saturday, tape/sand/prep

Sunday 3 or 4 coats barrier & 2 coats bottom.

I did it on my Northcoast 19.

IT WILL SAVE YOU SO MUCH $$$. You are going to need save where you can because the boat will suck your wallet dry!!!

Also, your outboard will most likely already have zincs on it. You may or may not need to replace.

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by zacs

agreed. You NEED to paint the bottom.
Also....
you can bottom paint in one weekend.
Saturday, tape/sand/prep
Sunday 3 or 4 coats barrier & 2 coats bottom.
IT WILL SAVE YOU SO MUCH $$$. You are going to need save where you can because the boat will suck your wallet dry!!!

YUP!!

[keeperreaper]

Paint the bottom = $$$$$$$$ and time saved in the long run.
Sacrificial zincs are a must.
Before you put that boat in the water, fill the bilge with water and test the pump. You dont want to leave that boat sitting at dockside or on the mooring without a functioning bilge pump.