Bottom paint question

[Moose]

I'm new to the DS community and this will be my first season out on the water. I have a saltwater moring to use and was wondering to what extent I should paint the inside of the CB trunk and C.B. with anti-fouling?

Hope someone can help out, Thanks in advance.

[jdubes]

Welcome. I'm from the area also, where in Fairhaven are you going to keep your DS? Somewhere off of West Island?

[persephone]

I would say that you will want to paint the entire board and maybe 6 or 7 inches up into the well. Especially in the well as it is difficult to get in there and clean.

[Roger]

and don't forget to antifoul the rudder as well. It can be a real mess to clean up, although easier than the cb trunk.

[Moose]

I gave it some thought and figured if the draft is 9" that I should try to paint 9" into the trunk. At first I painted the board leaving only a small area on the top/aft section unpainted but it will be easy enough to paint.
As for the rudder, I feel like I'll end up taking it off and storing it in the cuddy when I'm not sailing, should I still paint it below the W.L.?

Welcome. I'm from the area also, where in Fairhaven are you going to keep your DS? Somewhere off of West Island?

jdubes,
A friend has a mooring they dont use so it's mine to use for free (Score!). It'll be closer to Clarks Cove/Padanaram although I do plan on spending some time anchored off the back side of the island.
I see your from rochester, so not too far away. Where do you keep your boat? or do you trailer?

[persephone]

Using the draft seems like the logical way to go. I didn't even think about that. I think you will find that the 9" is at the bow, and that is fine as it will give you a safety margin at the trunk. The tough part is getting it all clean in there and finding those mini rollers so you can get in there.

[jdubes]

A friend has a mooring they dont use so it's mine to use for free (Score!). It'll be closer to Clarks Cove/Padanaram although I do plan on spending some time anchored off the back side of the island.
I see your from rochester, so not too far away. Where do you keep your boat? or do you trailer?

A free mooring, that's nice. I usually follow the wind and dry sail my DSI. I've faired my bottom and don't have any anti-fouling paint on it. I also have a mooring in Mattapoisett Harbor for my Pearson Ensign. I've put in at Clarks Cove for the BBR, very easy.

[Moose]

Agree'd it is going to be though getting up into the C.B. trunk.

A free mooring, that's nice. I usually follow the wind and dry sail my DSI. I've faired my bottom and don't have any anti-fouling paint on it. I also have a mooring in Mattapoisett Harbor for my Pearson Ensign. I've put in at Clarks Cove for the BBR, very easy.

Not that im ready for racing at all but I didnt think the BBR had a DS class? I thought about just hauling her in and out but I think it makes more sense to keep her moored wheras im not going to be racing or anthing, more for cruising and fun.

[jdubes]

Agree'd it is going to be though getting up into the C.B. trunk.

A free mooring, that's nice. I usually follow the wind and dry sail my DSI. I've faired my bottom and don't have any anti-fouling paint on it. I also have a mooring in Mattapoisett Harbor for my Pearson Ensign. I've put in at Clarks Cove for the BBR, very easy.

Not that im ready for racing at all but I didnt think the BBR had a DS class? I thought about just hauling her in and out but I think it makes more sense to keep her moored wheras im not going to be racing or anthing, more for cruising and fun.

No the BBR doesn't have a DS class. I like to go out there during the activities. I've got some friends that race J/24's.