On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 17:10:16 GMT, "Roger Long"
wrote:

You're quite right. This isn't the paint I would use for maximum
performance but I'm stuck with it until I want to tackle the big and
expensive project of stripping the hull.

OTOH, the spring reapplication is quite easy and an attractive
feature. Overall, it might be less trouble to give it a scrub mid
season than deal with the sanding mess that other paints require.

As a cruiser, I was only just starting to notice the loss of
performance in September.

I can't argue with your logic, Roger. Assuming the water there ever
gets bearable (or you anchor in a shallow pond that gets warm), just
anchor on a calm day in six-six of water and get the family over the
side with the appropriate squeegees, etc.

Of coruse, the best solution is to keep the boat moving enough that
growth doesn't take hold. This is regrettably not always possible...

R.