Remove bottom paint on a dinghy

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Just tell me. Boat language spawns all sorts of goofy humor. That guy in the kitchen above represents all of us. We hold out as long as we can, and then we march to meet our fate.

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The paint on your boat is an important line of defense against all these things. Repainting your topsides is a big project, but at least it will give you a palette of colors. Photo by Doug Logan.

Experts recommend wet sanding old anti-fouling paint, capturing the residue, and then disposing of it as hazardous waste. Some boatyards, such as Independence in St. Thomas, have installed dustless sanders; they are loud, but they capture the poisoned dust. You can use chemical paint removers to do the job, but they, too, are hazardous to your health; proper care must be taken during use and clean up.

Do you have any products to remove the paint or anyideas about doing it before waxing. I want to start next year with your product. I power washed it already and removed most of the paint and algae.

All things come to an end, including bottom paint. Your fingers slid across the surface like it was silk. Nevertheless, virtually all antifouling paint will eventually fail.