Visit our Popular Forums

NorthernFlow · 05-10-2023, 13:31

Hello all! I'm looking at a boat that's floating. Stuck a camera underneath but I am not sure what I'm seeing. Pics are bad, but they're all I have. Any thoughts from the learned crowd?? Is this just regular hull growth/wear after a season?

I'm thinking it's red paint that's about 50% peeled. Now the algae is covering the grey underneath. But I'm new, so thought I'd get a second opinion!

bil56 · 05-10-2023, 13:35

sorry, but can't see anything there ...

fstbttms · 05-10-2023, 13:36

You’re looking at algae growth on the hull, nothing more. No indication of anything wrong with the paint.

NorthernFlow · 05-10-2023, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by fstbttms

You’re looking algae growth on the hull, nothing more

The dark grey is nothing? I see three colors. The red and the grey, at points, have straight lines between them... like it's paint that's peeled. The green I see is algae growth. But if you think it's nothing to worry about (from a paint perspective) when buying it... then I shall sleep in peace!

And thanks for the reply!

fstbttms · 05-10-2023, 13:44

I don't see anything that isn't red anti fouling paint or green algae. What you consider to be "grey" is either a thinner layer of slime or the green coloration being less distinguishable in the distance. I certainly don't see any peeling paint.

NorthernFlow · 05-10-2023, 13:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by fstbttms

I certainly don't see any peeling paint.

Maybe not in the process of peeling... but it looks like it's gone?

Okay, I appreciate the look. Having opinions helps. Especially when they aren't my own!

Cheers!

rslifkin · 05-10-2023, 13:48

I agree with fstbttms. I don't see any peeling paint either, just patchy algae over paint.

fstbttms · 05-10-2023, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernFlow

Having opinions helps.

As much as you might wish it weren't so, there is nothing going on with the paint in your pix. In fact it looks like it's in very good condition. And that "opinion" is based on 29 years in the hull cleaning business.

NorthernFlow · 05-10-2023, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by bil56

sorry, but can't see anything there ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rslifkin

I agree with fstbttms. I don't see any peeling paint either, just patchy algae over paint.

Thank you, both! I'm happier to hear I don't know what I'm looking at then when I do.

NorthernFlow · 05-10-2023, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by fstbttms

As much as you might wish it weren't so, there is nothing going on with the paint in your pix.

I trust your opinion. I have 0 years of experience. Just about to pull the trigger on a purchase and the stomach wanted a gut check. Thank you for taking the time. Sincerely!

h20man · 05-10-2023, 14:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthernFlow

I trust your opinion. I have 0 years of experience. Just about to pull the trigger on a purchase and the stomach wanted a gut check. Thank you for taking the time. Sincerely!

Get a GOOD Surveyor.. Best $ you shall spend.
The results may even be paid for as you can negotiate price down.

A Good Survey makes the purchase an INFORMED DECISION.

Best of Luck.