Antifouling bottom paint

[BonesWorxXx]

I just inherited my Dad's 2014 24 ft saltwater series. The pontoon, until now, has been kept on a lift. I don't have a lift so it'll be in the water most of the year. I'm on Charlotte Harbor in South West Florida. It's on the salty side of Brackish but will often make trips to the Gulf. I plan on painting the tubes myself. I'm a house painter by profession so the prep and job itself don't worry me it's just the selection of the appropriate products and proper method of application that I could use some advice on. Anyone who's tackled this project themselves in a similar region, your advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you kindly, Mike

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[Geo75]

I am in brackish water and had mine painted with Sea Hawk bottom paint. One coat primer and one coat bottom paint. Painted in 2022 and is in the water three months at a time. I then pull and clean and return. No barnacles just algae in that time frame.

 

[BonesWorxXx]

Thanks! I just looked it up to see if it was available locally. I try to support local businesses over Amazon if possible. And I don't shop at our local West Marine. Customer service was bad twice in a row. The Aluma Hawk price varied wildly from $67 to $139 per gallon! I assume the Aluma Hawk is what I would need?

 

[Geo75]

Contact Sea Hawk Paint they are in Clearwater FL. They will help you with the right primer and product. Their product line might have changed since 2022.

 

[Geo75]

I picked black because the boat is. When you pull it and it dries it is almost the same color as aluminum grey.When wet it is black.

 

[Angela & Michael]

Check with the local experienced pontooners, their information will guide you to the best paint for your toons. If boat has never been painted, you’ll need a primer coat with 2 paint coats. Be sure not to paint over the anodes and include inside of transom. Enjoy!