Antifouling and Buffing by Randal

Rebak Hard Stand Antifouling Paint and Hull Buffing

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There were a few places where the antifouling had worn off the bottom and barnacles had begun to grow on the primer. These places had to be sanded and primed before new antifouling could be painted on.

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Cordless drills are a must for jobs like this; mixing up the antifouling paint.

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Buffing the boat.

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As I was on the scaffolding people would walk by and comment on the sheen of the paint.

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This is Dora Mac after a trip to the spa. She is beautiful and glistening and will slide through the water with the greatest of ease. We want to see how little fuel we can use on our 1520 NM to Cochin, India.