On Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:07:55 GMT, "D&LBusch"
wrote:

I have an 88 Donzi Regazza. I'm considering removing the bottom paint. I
run the boat in fresh water in the Hudson River. Do I really need bottom
paint? Can I just polish the Gel coat and power wash it each season?
Thanks in advance.

I doubt it. The Hudson is tidal all the way to Albany and brackish to
Poughkeepsie and beyond. North of there you might be OK but you'll
get slime and grass on the bottom unless you dry store.