Cal 46 blistering Kevin

[Edwin]

> Hi Kevin
> I’ve had my Cal Cruising 46 (hull no 5 1968 year built ) for 16 years now, home port here in marina del Rey CA
>
> In my first haul out three years (13 years ago) after purchase
> There were a lot of blisters-like chicken pox
>
> They did the work-grounded out each one and filled with microballons and faired
>
> That was 13 years ago
>
> Subsequent bottom painting and haul outs every 4 years or so
>
> Very minimal blistering - very satisfying
>
> The base solid fiberglass epoxy is solid and intact. No water intrusion nor any moisture
>
> The blisters were superficial and did not affect the strength and integrity of the thick solid fiberglass hull
>
> We used Trinidad 70% Cooper anti fouling
> Paint- two layers and three at the waters edge
>
> From what I’m told blistering is also affected by water temp and different marinas-sea water- affect blister formation
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> So no I would not Nuke the problem unless your situation is critical and unbearable
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> Good luck
>
> Edwin
> S/V Lahlia
> Cal Cruising 46
>
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