Bottom Paint / Water Line

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Keyaskom
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Bottom Paint / Water Line

Postby Keyaskom » Wed May 25, 2022 4:48 pm

Hi All,

I am having a local marina sand, prime and bottom paint my new to me 16/17. The boat has neevr had bottom paint.

I plan to keep the boat in the water on mooring whips at my home all summer. The marina said they will drop the boat in to get the water line. Should I ask them to pull the drain plug before marking off the water line? I hav not had the boat in the water without the plug in yet, but plan to keep it that way all season if it does not sit to low. I would rather not have to install a bilge and 2nd battery.

Thanks for any advice!
Marc