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Old 09-03-2010, 04:54 AM   #22
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Originally Posted by NoRegrets View Post
Bottom paint can prevent gelcoat blistering. Gel coats are not 100% impervious to water penetration.
The sailboat described is seldom seen with gelcoat blistering: they are most often stored on trailers.

Sailing demands efficiency at all times: every scratch and cut affects efficiency.

A small boat is often pulled from the water. Once a boat is painted—at some time, it surely must be repainted.
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