This is what the bottom of our boat looked like after being power washed. This is pretty typical of a boat that has been in salt water and has not had much bottom maintenance since 2008. The patches - called blisters are formed by osmosis through the gel coat (top) layer of paint. Water gets in and forms a bubble because the water combines with other chemicals and cannot get out. These areas have to be sanded, and epoxy must be applied before painting occurs.
This is what Tyler did all day today. The sander had to be connected to a vacuum because bottom paint for a boat is made to prevent things from growing/living on the bottom of the boat- so possibly, it is not good to breathe in tiny boat paint particles. As an additional precaution and humidity fashion statement, Tyler also wore a pretty gnarley face mask.
Paint dust still went everywhere, resulting in what we'll call the 'Smurfing' of Tyler. That blue color on his face was also on his arms, legs and feet.
Tyler has 3/4 of the boat sanded. I know things don't look incredibly different at this point- but that side sure is smoother!
Tyler has been working his arse off- he deserved a poolside nap. Notice his hand still in the 'holding a beer' position.
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