Larryd 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2008 I`m trying to calculated where the water line is on this boat ....my marine friends say that i have to load the boat up and mark with crayon where the line is ....there has got to be a more scientific calculation like figuring out displacement etc ...maybe the `most` could get back to me thks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John12 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2008 Larry, what anty-fouling bottom coat are you using, ablative or hard paint/make. I am faced with the same question next spring.(Lake Huron). John. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojito 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2008 Just load the boat on the water, leave it there for a week, haul it and you will see where the water-line is, it will be very visible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larryd 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2008 I`m trying to calculated where the water line is on this boat ....my marine friends say that i have to load the boat up and mark with crayon where the line is ....there has got to be a more scientific calculation like figuring out displacement etc ...maybe the `most` could get back to me thks hi John havent figured it out yet but I looked at some boat pics and might just have to do it myself as maybe noone at monterey can figure it out yet....i`m using interlux micron bottom coat 5-6 coats alternating colors and interlux micron csc 2-3 coats this is ablative type and surprise ! I got someone at Whity marine to do it for me spring 2009 ...rgds larry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John12 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2008 hi John havent figured it out yet but I looked at some boat pics and might just have to do it myself as maybe noone at monterey can figure it out yet....i`m using interlux micron bottom coat 5-6 coats alternating colors and interlux micron csc 2-3 coats this is ablative type and surprise ! I got someone at Whity marine to do it for me spring 2009 ...rgds larry Hi Larry,--------my Dealer quoted: > Barrier Coat VC Tar2; : > Anty Fouling VC17m: :>> $ 125/ft 28/ft= $ 3.500 installed to the guidelines of Monterey Warranty. READ Monterey : FIVE-YEAR LIMITED HULL BLISTER WARRANTY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larryd 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Just load the boat on the water, leave it there for a week, haul it and you will see where the water-line is, it will be very visible. yes that`s what my dealer told me to do and few other old salts at the marine but cant find any volunteers to stand in boat for weeks time very scientific.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
