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Good news! I have a 1998 258 Vista and I just got off the waiting list and into a slip at a marina on the Columbia River. The boat has always been stored on a trailer and it has no bottom paint. I am need advise and recommendations on what is the best bottom paint to use; how to apply it, especially under the bunks; what about the outdrive; etc. Any and all help will be appreciated. Thank you.

They just painted mine with Interlux VC 17. I have been told that you should use a barrier coat, but when the FW dealer did mine, they said that they didnt' need to do that. I am by no means an expert. It's supposed to be the best out there as long as the water isn't brackish.

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"Where Da Go"
2002 248 Vista
Lafayette, IN
http://blueoceanlife.worldventures.biz

I did VC 17 without a barrier layer as well. I am in Lake MI and I was tired of using acid on the hull every year. I have had it for 2 seasons, and I love it. Just pull the boat out and power wash. I used a gallon and a quarter to paint my 248 Vista. Get 2 gallons because you might need to touch up a few places the next year. I didn't notice any additional drag, and my MPG stayed about the same.

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2000 Four Winns 248 Vista (Nice toys, no Air)
2001 Highly Modified Yamaha GP1200R (75+MPH)

Just had my new boat done. Will be on Lake Roosevelt for the summer.
Interlux Interprotect® 2000E
Interlux Micron® Extra with Biolux®

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Todd
Moses Lake, WA
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2008 FOUR WINNS V338 Special Edition
Merc Seacore 5.7MPI BravoIII W/AXIUS
2008 Phoenix Trailer
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