Marine 31 Forum - View Single Post - Low maintenance Routine for 20 year old hul

brittonv · 04-19-2021, 11:06 AM

I have a 20 old 34 Venture and the top side has seen a lot of UV! I am not looking to restore my boat to "Show Room" new or even make it all fancy. If Hosing it off was enough to protect the gelcoat from UV damage with a little brushing to get the blood off, that's all I'd do.

That being said, what is the best low maintenance care routine I can establish for my boat. I understand I'll likely have to get it to a better state then carry forward with a routine.

I tried "Ceramic Pro" ceramic coating but that a was near worthless waste of money for something that was supposed to last a year. I'd say it lasted 3 months. With the Ceramic I was told I could Have it done, then touched up annually but the installer seems to fall off the face of the earth and it never really lived up to the hype anyway.

My boat is in Hypoluxo Florida, stored outside in race fully exposed on the top rack.

04-19-2021, 11:06 AM	#1
brittonv Status: Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 2	Low maintenance Routine for 20 year old hul I have a 20 old 34 Venture and the top side has seen a lot of UV! I am not looking to restore my boat to "Show Room" new or even make it all fancy. If Hosing it off was enough to protect the gelcoat from UV damage with a little brushing to get the blood off, that's all I'd do. That being said, what is the best low maintenance care routine I can establish for my boat. I understand I'll likely have to get it to a better state then carry forward with a routine. I tried "Ceramic Pro" ceramic coating but that a was near worthless waste of money for something that was supposed to last a year. I'd say it lasted 3 months. With the Ceramic I was told I could Have it done, then touched up annually but the installer seems to fall off the face of the earth and it never really lived up to the hype anyway. My boat is in Hypoluxo Florida, stored outside in race fully exposed on the top rack.