Hi,

I was Quite Impressed with how good my hull looked after 2 yrs without
new bottom paint (I used Interlux - not sure the "model"). I was even more
impressed by what a difference a simple wash-down made (I had the boat out
of the water in Jan to replace the engine - too cold and wet for bottom-
paint!)

So, I'm planning to haul her out in April and paint, then leave her in
for 2 years. Now, the question: what's the Best Way to scrape the hull
when she's in the water? I've tried snorkelling under, running lines,
dinghy with a long pole...every time, Newton gets his way and I end up
pushing myself away more than scrubbing. Any thoughts?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36