No the power coat is for the iron center-board replacement to make it as rust proof as possible. Because the steel board would be so much cheaper then having a custom pour done with cast iron. The stainless series 316 does not require covering, but painting it with white racing anti fouling would seem like a good idea no matter what the color of the hull would be
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