Many years ago I bought a Kirby 25 which came from Toronto, Lake
Ontario, fresh water boat which had VC17 bottom paint. I am in Halifax,
Nova Scotia, salt water which is not compatible with VC17. I did not
want to strip the bottom but I had to change to a salt water paint....my
choice was Micron CSC.
Everyone, including the Interlux people, told me that Micron CSC could
not be put over VC17....it will not adhere. I wet sanded the VC17, let
it dry and painted Micron CSC over it. The Micron CSC was perfect for
the 10 years I raced the boat.....it did not peel, blister, flake.
I can not explain what happened, I can only tell you it happened.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 -#277
Halifax, N.S.
On 9/17/2020 10:39 PM, ALAN BERGEN wrote:
VC17 and the West Marine equivalent will stick over other paints, but
other paints won't stick over VC17. Best way to remove VC17 is a
stripper followed by sanding.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
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